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