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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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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.