Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Mavericks 111-98. Knicks torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.