Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 39 | 40 | 34 | 137 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Knicks 137-108. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · 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.