Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, left, lays the ball up as New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (3) defends in the second half during an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City.
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)SALT LAKE CITY โ The Utah Jazz leaned on their tough defense to keep their win streak alive.
Rudy Gobert had 18 points, 19 rebounds and four blocked shots, and the Jazz beat the New York Knicks 108-94 on Tuesday night for their ninth consecutive victory.
New York made just 12 total baskets in the second half on the heels of shooting 55.8% from the field before halftime.
โIn the second half, they became more physical, they took the fight to us,โ Rivers said.