Can the New York Knicks Extend Their Home Court Dominance Against the Dallas Mavericks?

As the New York Knicks prepare to host the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance on home turf. The Knicks have been showing a strong trend in recent games, with a notable victory over the Milwaukee Bucks where they scored 129 points and led for almost 43 minutes of playtime. Their offensive prowess was on full display, shooting an effective field goal percentage of 59 percent and converting 81 percent from the free-throw line.

The team's ability to control the paint was evident as they racked up an impressive 72 points in that area against Milwaukee. Moreover, their bench contributed significantly with 32 points, showcasing depth that could be crucial against Dallas. However, it wasn't all smooth sailing; in another encounter with Milwaukee just two days prior, they fell short by scoring only 111 points and leading for a mere thirteen seconds throughout the game.

One aspect that stands out is their resilience after losses. Following their defeat by Milwaukee where they posted a -19 plus-minus statistic, they bounced back strongly in their next game against Brooklyn Nets across town at Barclays Center. There, they not only won but did so convincingly with a +19 plus-minus figure.

Defensively though there is room for improvement; despite winning against Milwaukee at home, they allowed 122 points which indicates potential vulnerabilities that Dallas might exploit.

Madison Square Garden has been a fortress for New York this season and will undoubtedly play its part come game day. The energy and atmosphere provided by the home crowd have often spurred on performances from key players when it matters most.

Knicks fans should look forward to another thrilling contest as their team seeks to maintain momentum and climb higher up in conference standings. With recent trends indicating high-scoring affairs when these teams meet – expect plenty of action both inside and beyond the arc.

The showdown between New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks is scheduled for February 9th at Madison Square Garden starting at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all of this exciting action live on TNT (channel number:245).