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.