nba Game Recap
Utah Falls 126-120 to Knicks - Recap
Utah was victimized by Jalen Brunson for 38 points as the Knicks defeated the Jazz 126-120 in NBA action on Saturday.
Even though New York won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -6.0). Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 231.0.
Julius Randle had 31 points for New York and RJ Barrett chipped in with 20 points. Jalen Brunson had 5 assists for the Knicks, while Isaiah Hartenstein was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Jazz got a 29-point performance from Lauri Markkanen, who was supported by 24 points from Jordan Clarkson. Talen Horton-Tucker had 7 assists in a losing cause for Utah, while Walker Kessler grabbed 15 rebounds.
The Knicks hit the break winning 62-56 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-38.
New York heads into a battle against the Nets. Utah, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.