Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
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Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 35 | 31 | 21 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Suns 118-112. Knicks torched the Suns on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.