Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
133
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Phoenix SunsSuns
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 36 | 23 | 38 | 133 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Suns 133-125. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.