The New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks have developed an intriguing relationship in recent years, with highlights including the Kristaps Porzingis trade in 2019 to Jalen Brunson joining New York in 2022. Their games are usually competitive: who can forget the December 27, 2022 affair, when Luka Donu010diu0107 scored a 60-20-10 triple-double and led his team from a nine-point deficit with 33.2 seconds left to an overtime victory? Adding to the juice is tension between the front offices, particularly over tampering allegations. Last season, the clubs squared off twice and the Mavs won both games (although the Knicks had one hand tied behind their backs in the second).