New York started the game off on a shocking 23-0 run on the Jazz in the first quarter that left Utah scoreless until the five-minute mark, which piled together for a brutal 13-41 hole at the end of the period that they couldn't manage to climb out of, even winning two of the three quarters for the rest of the way.

The New York Knicks (14-7) look to continue their dominance at Madison Square Garden, where they are 11-1 this season, when they host the Utah Jazz (8-13), who have won consecutive games for the first time this season after winning the front end of their Gotham back-to-back.

The Utah Jazz, in the midst of their brutal 112-146 blowout to the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden, were also able to get their first chance to meet up with a familiar face in Jordan Clarkson since his buyout earlier this summer, parting ways with Utah after six seasons.

OG Anunoby scored 11 points in his return to the starting lineup Friday night, helping the New York Knicks to roll to a 146-112 win over the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden. Anunoby, who played 23 minutes against the Jazz,

The New York Knicks jumped on the Utah Jazz for a 23-0 lead Friday night, the largest game-opening run in the NBA since the league began keeping detailed play-by-play for all four quarters. The Knicks pitched a shutout for half the first quarter and led by 28 by the time it was over.

One of the most encouraging aspects of the New York Knicks' start to the 2025-26 NBA regular season has been their performance at home. Madison Square Garden us

The Knicks scored the first 23 points of their 15th win of the season, holding the Jazz scoreless until the 5:38 mark of the opening period.

The point I mean to spin is this: New York defends their home court. No Rocky Mountain vagabonds are going to waltz onto their floor and win a basketball game against the 14-7 Knicks. ESPN gives New York a 90% chance to win. The odds favor the Knicks by over 15 points (at the time of publishing). Simply put, the Jazz do not stand a chance.