Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 26 | 35 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Suns upended the Knicks 112-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.