Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 15 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Jazz outlasted the Knicks 114-102. Every possession went the Jazz way. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.