Another big game in the NBA today, as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks. Both teams have had solid seasons and will be looking to come out with the win against a challenging opponent. Join The Roar at 1pm (AEDT) as we follow the game with live scores and a blog.
Utah are currently the hottest team in the league, sitting on a nice eight-game win streak. The Jazz are sitting third in the Western Conference with a 12-4 record and will be looking to continue that streak today.
Both Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have been brilliant for Utah. Mitchell has been averging 24.3 points, five assists and four rebounds per game. He has been leading the team strongly, while Gobert has provided the big man presence in the paint. He is averaging 13.5 rebounds and nearly three blocks (second in the league behind Myles Turner).
Jordan Clarkson has also been having a terrific year off the bench for the team, providing a strong scoring touch from the pine.
The Knicks have had a surprising start to the season. They are currently sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference and have had some standout performances from a number of players. RJ Barrett has begun to look solid, as have Mitchell Robinson, Immanuel Quickley and Elfrid Payton.
However, the standout player has been Julius Randle, who has become an early candidate for Most Improved Player. Randle has started the season averaging over 22 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, which are all career numbers. If he is able to carry his team, the Knicks will stand more of a chance of toppling Utah.
Will the Jazz beat the Knicks or will New York be able to topple Utah and destroy their winning streak? Join The Roar at 1pm (AEDT) for a blog of this clash between the two young squads.
Tip-off: 1:00pm (AEDT)
Venue: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
Live stream: NBA League Pass
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Thanks everyone for joining me on The Roar today for the blog, unfortunately I will not have any more blogs this week due to other work commitments. However, I will be back next week covering a few games for you guys. Thank you :stoked:
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Knicks stats leaders: Austin Rivers (25PTS) Julius Randle (18PTS, 10RBS, 5ASTS) RJ Barrett (17PTS, 4RBS, 4ASTS) Alec Burks (9PTS, 7RBS)
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Jazz stats leaders: Rudy Gobert (18PTS, 19RBS, 3BLKS) Royce O'Neale (20PTS, 6RBS) Mike Conley (19PTS, 7RBS, 5ASTS) Jordan Clarkson (13PTS, 5RBS, 4ASTS)
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The Jazz came back from 15 points down to win by 14 points, and were led with performances from Royce O'Neale (who had a career high 20 points), Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley
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Jazz have the ball with the final seconds of play, and win their 9th game straight with 108-94 victory over the Knicks
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Knicks hit the two pointer. Jazz 108, Knicks 94
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Jazz put the rookies in, and they seem like they will be heading for a win in their 9th game straight
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He misses the first and hits the second. Jazz 108, Knicks 92
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Robinson is fouled and will shoot free throws
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Conley nails the three pointer. Jazz 108, Knicks 91
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2:30 left to go, and you'd think the Jazz have it. Gobert has 18PTS, 19RBS, 3BLKS
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The Aussie Ingles has 5ASTS
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O'Neale hits the free throw and now has 20PTS. O'Neale scored 9 of the Jazz's last 11 points. Jazz 105, Knicks 91
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O'Neale gets the two pointer to go off the assist and gets fouled. Jazz 104, Knicks 91
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Burks takes the free throw line shot and sinks it, as they go on a small run. Jazz call a timeout. Jazz 102, Knicks 91
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Burks hits the free throw. Jazz 102, Knicks 89
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Burks gets the two pointer to go and is fouled by Gobert. He'll shoot for the and one. Jazz 102, Knicks 88
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Rudy FLUSHES IT DOWN. He has 18PTS, 16RBS. Jazz 102, Knicks 86
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Randle is fouled and will shoot free throws. He hits the first and makes the second. He has 18PTS, 10RBS. Jazz 100, Knicks 86
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Royce O'Neale gets the lay in and now has 17PTS. Jazz 100, Knicks 84