Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 100 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 20 | 21 | 35 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Knicks 100-94. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.