Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 22 | 37 | 37 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 34 | 19 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks demolished the Knicks 126-102. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.