Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 33 | 24 | 16 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Knicks 103-94. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.