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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 19 29 29 107
New York KnicksKnicks 19 30 21 26 96

After Action Report

The Mavericks handled the Knicks 107-96. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.