Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 25 | 37 | 23 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks fended off the Knicks 111-105. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.