Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 24 | 35 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks snuck past the Mavericks 107-104. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.