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Dallas Mavericks fall to New York Knicks as defense falters

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Mavericks could not stop the New York Knicks on April 16. Luka Doncic had 22 points and 19 assists as the Knicks tried to force the ball out of his hands, but the Mavs defense was not good enough on Friday night at the American Airlines Center as New York captured the 117-109 win.

It started with Dallas giving up 34 points in the first quarter as they fell behind early. The Mavericks had no answers for Julius Randle all night.