Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 23 | 32 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 36 | 22 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Mavericks 123-114. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.