Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 27 | 39 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Jazz 125-101. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.