Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 28 | 31 | 13 | 90 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Suns downed the Knicks 101-90. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.