Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 92 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Knicks 106-92. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
