Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
81
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 81 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 86 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks snuck past the Mavericks 86-81. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.