Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 136 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 29 | 39 | 26 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks fended off the Knicks 136-127. Mavericks torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.