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Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Utah JazzJazz
133
away
Chemistry Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 32 38 31 32 133
New York KnicksKnicks 27 34 24 33 118

After Action Report

The Jazz took care of the Knicks 133-118. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.