Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 12 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 39 | 29 | 29 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Knicks 129-96. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.