Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 33 | 24 | 36 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns edged the Knicks 117-109. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- 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.