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Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
133
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 31 29 35 38 133
Utah JazzJazz 33 25 28 33 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Jazz 133-119. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.