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Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 25 24 25 21 95
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 24 24 21 97

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks snuck past the Knicks 97-95. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.