Knicks vs Jazz
Fri, Dec 5
Final
Knicks
Knicks
(14 - 7)
146
-
112
Jazz
Jazz
(8 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 41 | 27 | 47 | 31 | 146 |
| Jazz | 13 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 112 |
Venue: Madison Square Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jalen Brunson
NYK | #11 | G
33
2
4
Lauri Markkanen
UTA | #23 | F/C
18
9
2
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 82% chance of winning the game
The well-rested Knicks are primed to extend their dominant 11-1 home record against a fatigued Jazz squad playing the second night of a back-to-back with a depleted roster.
Key Analysis
- • The Jazz are at a severe disadvantage playing on zero days' rest after a game in Brooklyn last night, while the Knicks have been off since Wednesday.
- • New York has been nearly unbeatable at Madison Square Garden this season (11-1), contrasting sharply with Utah's poor 2-7 road record.
- • Utah's defense ranks 29th in the league, allowing over 125 points per game, which spells trouble against a top-tier Knicks offense.
- • The absence of Jazz defensive anchor Walker Kessler (shoulder) leaves the paint wide open for Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson to attack.
- • New York expects the return of defensive key Mitchell Robinson, bolstering their interior defense and rebounding advantage.
- • To have a chance, Utah needs another explosive shooting night from Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George to overcome their defensive deficiencies.
