Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Knicks fended off the Suns 112-103. Knicks' offense had its way with the Suns. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.