Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 81 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks downed the Mavericks 99-81. Every possession went the Knicks way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.