Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 120 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Knicks 126-120. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.