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Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
86
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Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 1 23 32 30 86
Utah JazzJazz 30 36 16 27 109

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz ran roughshod over the Knicks 109-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.