Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Utah JazzJazz
122
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 36 | 23 | 23 | 40 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz ran roughshod over the Knicks 122-100. The Jazz got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.