Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Phoenix SunsSuns
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 32 | 23 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Suns 115-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.