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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 27 28 26 32 113
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 22 25 25 104

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Knicks outlasted the Suns 113-104. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.