New York Knicks Preview: The Keys To Defeating The Utah Jazz

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Nov 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) fights for a rebound against New York Knicks center Joakim Noah (13) and New York Knicks shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

4. The Battle On The Boards

The Utah Jazz have one of the best interior duos in the NBA in Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert. They’re tremendous defenders, outstanding rebounders, and genuine impact players who haven’t even entered the prime of their respective careers.

In order for the New York Knicks to secure the third victory of the season, the battle on the boards must be won.

Winning the battle on the boards isn’t necessarily something that will be defined by having more rebounds. Instead, it’ll be defined by limiting second chance scoring opportunities and keeping the rebounding margin close.

The proof is in the numbers, as the Knicks have won when the margin in the rebounding department has been within reason

During its two victories, it won the rebounding battle by a count of 41 to 40 and lost by 40 to 42. During its three losses, it’s lost the rebounding battle by measures of 42 to 51, 43 to 48, and 34 to 54.

Having allowed at least 10 offensive rebounds in all five games, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a statement on the glass.

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