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Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
110
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Chemistry Hot

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.