Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 34 | 28 | 35 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Knicks 120-103. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.