Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 24 | 39 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks rolled past the Mavericks 118-97. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.