Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 24 | 25 | 14 | 92 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Mavericks 112-92. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.