Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 37 | 28 | 23 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 25 | 35 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Suns 112-104. Knicks torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.