Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Mavericks 115-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.