PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns dug deep and were forced to earn their Friday night win over the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center. It was a game that tested the grit and determination of both sides, as Phoenix led by as much as 12 in the second half before the Knicks stormed back and knotted things up in the final minutes.

As the Suns near the midway point of the season, they are 23-15, all but set to play some form of postseason basketball in the play-in or playoffs.

The New York Knicks, seeking to rebound from recent losses, face the Phoenix Suns in their first of four West Coast games. The Suns, enjoying a strong home stretch, will host the Knicks on Friday. Both teams have key players sidelined due to injuries,

The New York Knicks visit the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday for a 6 p.m. ET tip from Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Incredibly, they were given one last chance to tie when OG Anunoby was fouled on a three-point attempt in the final seconds with the Knicks down four, but he missed the three and the first two free throws.