Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Knicks 103-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.