PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns returned home and had a nail-biter against the New York Knicks, taking a 112-107 win on Friday night. While the first half started hot for the Suns, the second was the opposite.

Eventually, the Knicks had to draw a line in the sand. The brutal brand of basketball they had been playing for over a week could not continue if they are the caliber of team they believe they are. That line finally came near the end of the third quarter.

NEW YORK – Joel Embiid was in a joking mood in the visitor's locker room at Madison Square Garden. First, Embiid fielded a question about how it has felt to finally have some semblance of continuity. In jest, Embiid accused the reporter of taking a "shot ...