Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
84
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 18 | 26 | 20 | 84 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 16 | 26 | 20 | 32 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns took care of the Knicks 94-84. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.