Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks survived the Knicks 108-103. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.