Knicks escape 18-point hole, blow past Jazz

Jordan Clarkson scored 17 of his season-high 27 points during a decisive surge over the final 16 minutes Wednesday for the New York Knicks, who overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 in Salt Lake City.

Clarkson, who played the previous five-plus seasons with Utah, logged his highest point total since Feb. 5, 2025, when he scored 31 points for the Jazz in a win over the Golden State Warriors.

The Knicks shot a blistering 64.4% (29 of 45) in the second...