Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Mavericks 112-96. Knicks torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.