Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 15 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 85 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Suns 108-85. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.