Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Knicks 117-101. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.