Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks outlasted the Mavericks 114-108. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.