The last time New York visited Dallas, in December of 2022, SuperMav Luka Donu010diu0107 led an unlikely comeback to an overtime victory and spoiled an otherwise enjoyable ’ game.
Tonight, the (22-16) returned to the Lone Star State for another try at the (23-16). The game was a homecoming of sorts for two Knickerbockers: Julius Randle hails from Dallas, and former Maverick Jalen Brunson had yet to play as a Knick at the American Airlines Center.
At stake for New York was a five-gme winning streak. With the Mavs playing sans Luka Donu010diu0107 (sprained ankle), confidence in a Knicks’ victory was high.