Mon Oct 25, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 113 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 35 | 10 | 39 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Mavericks 122-113. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.