Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
132
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Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 37 | 26 | 32 | 132 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 35 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Knicks took care of the Jazz 132-116. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.