Phoenix Suns 106, New York Knicks 99
NBA · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns defeated New York Knicks 106–99 on 2026-01-17 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 15-0 road team run ending at Q4 11:39 swung win probability 94% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 19 | 36 | 25 | 26 | 106 |
| New York Knicks | 27 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 99 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 road team run ending at Q4 11:39 swung win probability 94% → 22%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q2 29-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q4 11:39 (win probability 94% → 22% for the home side).
- Shot 48.8% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 17-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 10–0 | Q1 8:23 | 48% → 79% |
| Phoenix Suns | 14–0 | Q2 8:27 | 86% → 37% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q2 4:35 | 52% → 82% |
| New York Knicks | 16–0 | Q3 5:08 | 26% → 94% |
| Phoenix Suns | 15–0 | Q4 11:39 | 94% → 22% |
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q4 6:24 | 53% → 4% |