Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 34 | 22 | 27 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Knicks 120-114. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.