Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
96
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New York KnicksKnicks
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 18 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 13 | 27 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Knicks 96-94. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Jazz. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Jazz's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.