Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Mavericks 113-108. Knicks' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.