Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Mavericks 119-118. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.