The Knicks were the team with syncopation, improvisation, rhythm and spontaneity from the start, all the traits that make jazz the wonderful art form it always has been.

They also happened to be the elements Friday night that completely deconstructed the Jazz at the Garden.

The Knicks netted the first 23 points of the game and led by 28 through one quarter before cruising to a thorough 146-112 annihilation of Utah for their sixth win in seven games.

Jalen Brunson netted 13 of his 33 points in the opening period, and Miles McBride nailed seven 3-pointers and totaled 22 points in 22 minutes off the bench for the Knicks (15-7).

OG Anunoby returned to the lineup for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury Nov. 14 and added 11 points in 23 minutes.

With his defensive starter back

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