Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 17 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 12 | 122 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks squeaked past the Knicks 127-122 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.