The Dallas Mavericks played the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening. It was a hotly contested game that ultimately ended in a heartbreaking 106-103 loss for the Mavs. Luka Doncic’s fifth triple-double of the young season was not enough in New York.
Kristaps Porzingis‘ reunions with the Knicks did not go as the Mavericks planned. Dallas lost both games. It was more disappointing because the Knicks have struggled mightily against every other team. Thankful, the two teams do not match up again this season. Porzingis and the Mavs can focus on making the playoffs and winning games without that distraction.