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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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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.