Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
141
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
131
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 39 | 37 | 38 | 141 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 40 | 26 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Knicks 141-131. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.