Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
110
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks held off the Knicks 117-110. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.