Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Knicks 109-102. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.