Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 39 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns buried the Knicks 123-96. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns couldn't shake the cold spell; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.