Mavericks Set to Challenge Knicks at Madison Square Garden

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to face off against the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent high-scoring trend. The Mavericks have been on a rollercoaster ride in their past few games, showcasing both ends of the performance spectrum.

In their latest match-up against the Phoenix Suns, Dallas demonstrated offensive prowess by putting up 128 points and securing an 18th win for the season. Their efficiency game score was impressive at 110.4, and they led for over 40 minutes of playtime. The team's two-point shooting was particularly notable with a stunning 72 percent conversion rate.

However, this strong showing came after a less stellar performance against the Houston Rockets where they scored only 96 points and suffered a loss that brought their record to an even split of wins and losses. Despite bench players contributing a significant 65 points in that game, it wasn't enough to overcome Houston's offense.

The Mavericks bounced back in grand fashion when they hosted San Antonio Spurs just before Christmas. They dominated with an overwhelming victory scoring an astonishing 144 points - one of their highest-scoring games this season - while maintaining control for nearly all of the game time.

Looking ahead to their next challenge in New York City, fans should watch for whether Dallas can maintain its offensive rhythm from beyond the arc and inside paint where they've shown strength throughout these games. Consistency will be key as they aim to build on their winning record.

The upcoming clash promises excitement as both teams vie for dominance on one of basketball's biggest stages – Madison Square Garden – known for its electric atmosphere which could play into how both teams perform under pressure.

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled on February 9th at half-past midnight UTC on TNT (channel number:245).