Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Suns 115-113. Knicks torched the Suns on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.