Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 20 | 34 | 33 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 28 | 20 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Suns 120-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.