Jazz at Knicks 3/20/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The World’s Most Famous Arena in New York, NY will play host to a Wednesday night clash between the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks.

The Jazz have won four straight games and have moved to within a half-game behind two teams for fifth place in the West. On Monday, Utah built a 12-point halftime lead and cruised to a 116-95 road victory against Washington. The Jazz won the battle on the boards by ten and shot 54 percent from the field.

Donovan Mitchell led five Utah players in double figures with 19 points on 8-for-18 from the floor. Rudy Gobert chipped in 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Jazz. The New York Knicks have won a league worst seven home games so far this season and will look to rebuild their roster with plenty of cap space this offseason. On Monday, New York was torched for 73 points during the first half of a 128-92 road loss against Toronto. The Knicks were dominated on the glass by a 63-46 margin and allowed the Raptors to shoot 56 percent from the field.

New York Guard Allonzo Trier tallied a game high 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting in 31 minutes off the bench. Kevin Knox added 12 points and six rebounds in a losing effort for the Knicks.