Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 38 | 19 | 22 | 111 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Knicks rolled past the Suns 111-81. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.