Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 20 | 24 | 13 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 84 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks squeaked past the Knicks 88-84. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.