Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Utah JazzJazz
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 18 | 25 | 11 | 79 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Jazz 125-79. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Jazz rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.