Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
127
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Phoenix SunsSuns
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 127 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Suns 127-125. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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.