Sun Dec 19, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
115
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Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 33 | 34 | 25 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 27 | 34 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks survived the Jazz 117-115. Knicks torched the Jazz on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.