Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 139 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 34 | 35 | 26 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Knicks handled the Suns 139-126. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.