Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 26 | 38 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Knicks 130-103. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.