Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Suns 128-96. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.