Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Mavericks 113-105. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.