Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 92 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 39 | 25 | 22 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Mavericks 125-92. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.