Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 31 | 29 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Knicks 116-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.