Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 129 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Suns 129-117. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.