Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 41 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 20 | 30 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks snuck past the Knicks 108-104. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.