Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 85 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Mavericks 104-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.