Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
98
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 19 | 26 | 33 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Suns stunned the Knicks 111-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.