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