The Knicks enter 2025 with the same mission they’ve carried for decades: to end their championship drought and raise a banner to the rafters at Madison Square Garden. This year, that goal feels more attainable than it has in decades.

The Utah Jazz head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks in a non-conference matchup. These two teams currently sit on opposite ends of the NBA standings. The Knicks, with a record of 22-10, are the fourth best team in the entire league. The Jazz, on the other hand, with a record of 7-24, are the fifth worst team in the league.

The injury-hit New York Knicks extended their winning streak to nine games with a 119-103 victory against the Utah Jazz. Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns starred for the Knicks, with the latter becoming just the third player in team history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in three consecutive games.