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The New York Knicks dominated the Utah Jazz 146–112 at Madison Square Garden on December 5, 2025, posting a decisive 34-point victory that far exceeded the Vegas total of 243.5. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points, while Mikal McBride added 22 in a balanced offensive attack that saw New York shoot 56 percent from the field and drain 21 three-pointers. The Knicks' third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Utah 47–30 to put the game out of reach, and their defense was suffocating throughout, holding the Jazz to 40.2 percent shooting and forcing 12 turnovers. Utah's Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George each scored 18 points, but the Jazz managed just 37 rebounds and 23 assists in a lopsided affair. New York's offensive rating of 139.8 and defensive rating of 107.3 underscored their dominance, while Utah's defensive rating of 139.8 highlighted their struggles. The Knicks' third-quarter explosion and perimeter shooting prowess suggest they remain a serious Eastern Conference threat heading into the season's second half.
