Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 37 | 38 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Jazz 129-106. Knicks' offense had its way with the Jazz. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.