Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
102
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 99 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Jazz survived the Knicks 102-99. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Jazz looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.