Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 16 | 33 | 21 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Suns 128-91. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.