Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 34 | 32 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Mavericks 112-98. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.