NEW YORK NY - FEBRUARY 02: Jose Barea #11 of the Dallas Mavericks drives past Toney Douglas #23 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 2 2011 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this Photograph User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
Mavericks 113, Knicks 97: Knicks Out-Rebounded, Outshot In Blowout Loss
The Knicks face the Mavs after a few days to recuperate.
Mavericks 113, Knicks 97: Knicks Out-Rebounded, Outshot In Blowout Loss
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Mavericks 113, Knicks 97: Knicks Out-Rebounded, Outshot In Blowout Loss
It was a back-and-forth battle early, but the Mavericks took hold after the first quarter and built a halftime lead into a sixteen-point rout of the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The opening period saw the Mavericks dart ahead by double digits behind a 15-2 run, only for the Knicks to storm back ahead with a 20-3 swing of their own. As the game progressed, though, Dallas was too active on the glass (10 offensive rebounds, 54 total) and from behind the arc (11-25 on three-pointers) for the Knicks to keep even, and the Mavs never relinquished a double-digit lead.
Danilo Gallinari (27 points) was magnificent on offense for the Knicks, but Amar'e Stoudemire was silent-- scoreless, in fact-- after a 21-point first half, and Toney Douglas (22) was the only other Knick to make more than half of his shots. New York's backcourt of Raymond Felton and Landry Fields was aggressive but frustratingly inaccurate with the ball, shooting a combined 6-25 on the evening. Timofey Mozgov, in the first game following his breakout performance against the Pistons, was solid defensively, but mistake-prone on the other end.
The Mavericks, meanwhile, won on the virtues of Dirk Nowitzki (29 points), who hit one after another difficult shot and drew help away from shooters like DeShawn Stevenson and J.J. Barea.
The Knicks hope to rebound in a crucial home-and-home weekend with the Philadelphia 76ers, who sit just three games behind them in the Eastern Conference standings.
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New York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks: Well-Rested Knicks Face Streaking Mavs
The Knicks got a much needed respite after their short-handed win over the Pistons. Three full days after Sunday's victory, New York should be at relatively full strength as they face the Dallas Mavericks. Wilson Chandler will return from injury (likely off the bench), while* Shawne Williams will be eligible to play after serving his one-game suspension. Amar'e Stoudemire, who's been playing through a sprained knee, and Raymond Felton, who's been playing through a sprained everything, should be rested and recharged as well. After a breakout performance on Sunday, Timofey Mozgov should get a chance off the bench as well.
The Mavs, meanwhile, bring a five-win streak to the Garden, having most recently swept a three-game home stand. Back to form two weeks after an extended absence, Dirk Nowitzki will likely face a carousel of smaller defenders: Danilo Gallinari, Shawne Williams, and perhaps Chandler.
The two teams, who famously traded blowouts, have yet to face one another this year, but Dallas knows Knick captain Amar'e Stoudemire well from their playoff battles with Phoenix.
Knicks-Mavericks will tip off at 7:30. See Posting and Toasting for more Knicks coverage.
* Chandler will not play, missing his third straight game due to a sore calf.
