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The Dallas Mavericks dominated the New York Knicks 114–97 on January 19 at Madison Square Garden, with Max Christie leading the way on 26 points and Nate Marshall adding 19 in a decisive road victory. Dallas's offensive firepower proved decisive, shooting 48.8 percent from the field and draining 15 three-pointers while distributing 25 assists to New York's 22. The Mavericks' second quarter was particularly devastating—they outscored the Knicks 44–25 in that frame to seize control early. New York's Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson each scored 22 points, but the Knicks shot just 40 percent overall and made only 9 threes, finishing with a defensive rating of 109.3 compared to Dallas's 93.4. The final margin of 17 points fell well short of the Vegas total of 231.5, as both teams combined for 211 points in a game defined by Dallas's three-point barrage and crisp ball movement. The loss underscores New York's ongoing offensive inconsistency on the road, while Dallas's balanced attack suggests the Mavericks remain a formidable threat in the Western Conference.
