Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Mavericks 117-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 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. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.