Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 20 | 29 | 26 | 93 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 20 | 32 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Mavericks 96-93. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.