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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 30 24 19 30 103
New York KnicksKnicks 22 28 17 30 97

After Action Report

In New York, the Suns outlasted the Knicks 103-97. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.