Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 35 | 22 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 37 | 27 | 20 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks snuck past the Mavericks 115-111. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Shots just aren't falling for the Knicks lately; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.