Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 29 | 34 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks snuck past the Suns 122-119. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.