Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
New York KnicksKnicks
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Suns 124-111. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.