Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Knicks 111-97. Every possession went the Suns way. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.