Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 36 | 29 | 37 | 129 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 34 | 30 | 20 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks fended off the Knicks 129-120. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.