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 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 22 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Knicks fended off the Suns 120-111. Knicks torched the Suns on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; 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.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.