Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 24 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 15 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Jazz 127-126 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.