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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.