With Nash on the court, the Phoenix Suns' offense was instantly revitalized, their attacks growing stronger and stronger.
But the Knicks played a steady game, maintaining a slight lead by relying on Eddie Curry's dominance in the paint and Su Xi's aggressive drives.
Both teams were desperate for a win.
Nash was out to prove himself, so he gritted his teeth and pushed hard, constantly trying to increase the offensive tempo.
The Suns were out to prove the effectiveness of their run-and-gun offense, so their entire system began to operate with increasing speed, like a machine wound tight and spinning madly.
Meanwhile, the Knicks wanted to keep their winning streak alive and build a more stable tactical system, so they were playing with everything they had.
The tense stalemate lasted until the final minute of the game.
The Phoenix Suns called a full timeout.
The Suns were down by one point, but they had possession.
