Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 22 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 135 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Suns 135-130 in overtime. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.