Then, as is his custom, he got serious.. But sometimes when we’ve gone on the road and we’ve found adversity, whether it be internal or your opponent, I think there’s opportunity there.”the Jazz’s eventual 108-93 victory over the KnicksSure, New York began with some hot shooting, and held a 31-26 lead after the first quarter. And, ummmmmm, a brief rally in the fourth quarter saw the Knicks get as close as 91-87 with 7:01 to go.
And with the second half of a back-to-back coming Monday night in Brooklyn, and this trip literally spanning the country — starting in New York and concluding in Los Angeles — there’s potential for things to go sideways in a hurry.Jordan ClarksonThe Jazz flew east on March 19 and won’t be back in Utah until the early-morning hours of March 30, following the conclusion of their next matchup vs. the Clippers.large suitcases this time to accommodate all his stylish ’fits.
With high-profile games against the Nets and Celtics and Mavericks upcoming, the Jazz know this six-games-in-10-days stretch could well determine if they get on that path. “Understanding that we have a job to do — that’s what our focus was all day, understanding that we can put ourselves in good position for the playoffs,” said Mitchell. “Keeping the main thing the main thing, regardless of what’s around.”