Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 36 | 30 | 28 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 35 | 28 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Mavericks 129-127. Knicks torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke.
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.