Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
142
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 128 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 41 | 32 | 32 | 37 | 142 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Mavericks 142-128. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.