Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks fended off the Mavericks 116-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Knicks 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.