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After 25-point first half by Austin Rivers, Knicks go cold, lose to Jazz

Knicks guard RJ Barrett knifes through a narrow opening in the Utah defense. Barrett had 17 points in the Knicks' 108-94 loss to the Jazz on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Credit: AP/Rick Bowmer

For much of the night, the Knicks were beating the odds. They watched Utah, one of the best-shooting teams in the NBA, clank shot after shot. And Austin Rivers put on a first-half performance that had even Steph Curry tweeting his amazement.

But the odds always catch up.

The Knicks went cold. The Jazz began to drain their open shots.