Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 81 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 24 | 32 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Knicks 99-81. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.