Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 79 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 21 | 31 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Suns 117-79. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.