J.R. Smith sparks short-handed Knicks past Jazz

[truebluefan]

With Carmelo Anthony still out and Amar'e Stoudemire headed for surgery, the New York Knicks need other players to step up.

Plenty of guys took the opportunity Saturday.

J.R. Smith scored 24 points and the Knicks shook off the absence of Anthony and the surprising and disappointing news about Stoudemire to rout the slumping Utah Jazz 113-84.