Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 122 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Knicks 122-97. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.