Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Mavericks 110-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. 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 · 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.