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March 10, 2026
Nicolas Flamecourt
Knicks Beat Jazz and End Two-Game Losing Streak
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks dominated the Utah Jazz 134-117 in Salt Lake City. Despite trailing by 18 points early in the game, the Knicks turned the situation around thanks to a remarkable offensive collective effort.
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The New York Knickssecured a convincing victory over the Utah Jazzwith a score of 134-117 on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. This performance allowed Tom Thibodeau’s team to end a two-game losing streak and get back on the winning track.
Brunson Leads Knicks’ Offensive Charge
Jalen Brunson spearheaded this victory with 28 points, along with 8 assists and 3 steals. The Knicks guard perfectly orchestrated his team’s play, particularly during New York’s spectacular comeback.
Jalen Brunson with the CRAZY and-1 bucket ‼️pic.twitter.com/d0Zs3DnBLN
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OG Anunoby also contributed with 22 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns posted a complete performance with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. The Knicks’ offensive efficiency resulted in a remarkable 52% field goal percentage and 17 converted 3-pointers.
A Spectacular Turnaround
The game started in favor of the Jazz, who led 49-31 at the beginning of the second quarter. Utah came out firing by converting 11 of their first 13 three-point attempts, with Brice Sensabaugh, Ace Bailey and Kevin Love combining for 7 three-pointers in the first 14 minutes.
Sensabaugh finished as the Jazz’s leading scorer with 29 points, followed by Bailey (21 points). Keyonte George contributed 14 points and 5 assists before leaving the court in the middle of the third quarter due to a right hamstring injury.
The Knicks’ response materialized with a decisive 20-4 run spanning the third and fourth quarters. Jordan Clarkson punctuated this sequence with two consecutive baskets to give New York a 101-94 lead. Brunson definitively tipped the game in his team’s favor with a 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left in the third quarter, before the Knicks extended their lead to as many as 22 points.
With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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