Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 28 | 39 | 20 | 121 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Suns 121-100. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.