Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 36 | 20 | 24 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 21 | 33 | 16 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Knicks 106-97. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.