We should have in theory have won our Knicks play in their game at Memphis with Gasol out, but the Knicks entered the game in relax mode and never recovered. 

Coach Hornacek said it all: “It was from the start. We talked about setting the tone. We came out there and we were happy with not closing out on guys, giving guys easy shots. We let them get going early. We played no defense. Down 18 now we all of a sudden want to play defense. That’s what we should have been doing from the start of the game.”

I expect the Knicks to come focused tonight against a Utah team that will have Gobert back, but on limited minutes. With Gobert back, Favors will play more at the PF position and this will help the Knicks offense, who will now be able to use their traditional lineup with two bigs. I see this game being very close and so, I'll be taking the Knicks.