Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 105 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Suns knocked off the Knicks 108-105. Suns torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.