Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 29 | 36 | 33 | 131 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 9 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 85 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Mavericks demolished the Knicks 131-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.