New York Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 119-103: New Year, same dominance

The Knicks notched their ninth win in a row, defeating the Utah Jazz 119-103. New York played without their captain, Jalen Brunson, but their best players stepped up in his absence.

Deuce McBride also sat out, which thrusted Cam Payne into a surprise start. The team took time to gel, trailing the Jazz until the second unit came in. But once the offense got rolling, it felt like business as usual for the Knicks, who dominated December.

Transition offense helped get everyone into a rhythm, and by the fourth quarter, New York was scoring at will. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with a 30 and 20 performance, and Josh Hart’s second consecutive triple-double buried Utah.

Let’s zoom in on the key performances in the victory.