Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 89 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Knicks 108-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.