- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: KJZZ
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The Utah Jazz (20-45) are set to face off against the New York Knicks (41-25) this Wednesday at the Delta Center.
The Knicks recently faced the Clippers and suffered a defeat, concluding with a score of 126-118. New York recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 51.1% (46 of 90), while successfully making 14 of 40 attempts from beyond the arc. From the charity stripe, they converted 12 of 16 attempts for a 75.0% success rate. The Knicks secured 51 rebounds in total, with 14 being offensive boards, and distributed 32 assists while forcing 8 turnovers from their opponents, resulting in 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed their adversaries to shoot 46.2% from the field, as the Clippers made 43 of 93 shots. The Clippers, for their part, assisted on 25 baskets and recorded 12 steals. Additionally, they gathered 36 rebounds (9 offensive, 27 defensive) and finished with a single block. The Clippers were efficient at the free-throw line, making 22 out of 26 attempts (84.6%) and draining 18 of 39 shots from 3-point territory. In terms of fouls, New York committed 23 while Los Angeles had 19.
Karl-Anthony Towns played a crucial role in this matchup. He shot an outstanding 76.5% from the field, recording 7 assists in his 36 minutes of play. Towns also grabbed 12 rebounds, finishing with 35 points on 13 of 17 shooting.
Entering this encounter, New York boasts a record of 41-25 this season. They average 13.8 turnovers per game while committing 20.5 fouls. Collectively, the Knicks secure 46.2 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,809 assists, placing them 10th in the NBA for passing efficiency. They connect on 37.3% of their 3-point attempts (966 of 2,590) and shoot 78.4% from the free-throw line. New York averages 116.9 points per game, ranking 9th in the NBA, while hitting 47.3% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Knicks force 14.3 turnovers per game and accumulate an average of 19.4 fouls. They rank 7th in the league for assists allowed, conceding 1,623 assists this season. Opposing teams shoot 45.7% against them (2,597 of 5,683), and they surrender 41.2 rebounds per game, allowing opponents to convert 35.6% from the 3-point range. Defensively, they rank 5th in the league, conceding 110.8 points per game.
In their most recent outing, the Jazz clinched a narrow victory over the Warriors, finishing 119-116. Utah struggled on the boards, allowing Golden State 46 rebounds (19 offensive). They shot 30.8% from beyond the arc, converting 16 of 52 attempts, and were 14 of 21 at the free-throw line (66.7%). The Jazz’s field goal efficiency stood at 48.2%, making 40 of 83 shots. From three-point land, they hit 12 of 34 (35.3%) and capitalized on 27 free throws for a success rate of 93.1%. The Warriors fell victim to 20 personal fouls, sending the Jazz to the line for a total of 29 attempts. Defensively, Utah collected 37 defensive boards and 13 offensive rebounds, amounting to 50 rebounds total.
Brice Sensabaugh was vital for the Jazz in this game, scoring 21 points in his 29 minutes, adding 3 assists. He shot 53.8% from the floor, making 7 of 13 attempts, and collected 2 rebounds.
Utah holds a record of 20-45 this season. Offensively, the Jazz are shooting 46.5% from the floor, placing them 18th in the NBA. They have scored 7,632 points this year, averaging 117.4 per game and collecting 44.1 rebounds. Their assist rate is impressive, averaging 29.5 assists per game (2nd in the NBA), while turning the ball over 15.6 times per game. The Jazz commit 21.8 fouls on average and make 80.0% of their free throws.
Defensively, the Jazz allow opponents to shoot 37.0% from 3-point range and teams connect on 77.2% of their free-throw attempts. They permit 30.2 assists and 45.1 rebounds per game, ranking 30th and 20th in the league, respectively. In points allowed per game, Utah ranks last in the NBA at 124.9, forcing an average of 14.1 turnovers while allowing 48.8% shooting from the field (27th in the league).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Support New York
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