Max Christie scored a season-high 26 points (24 on 8 3-pointers), and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks 114-97.
The Mavericks took control with a 34-12 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 30.
For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points (12 in the paint) and 18 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson added 22 points and 6 assists. Mitchell Robinson had 12 points and 14 rebounds on 6 for 8 shooting off the bench.
The Mavericks shot 48.8% from the field and 46.9% from 3 to the Knicks’ 40.0% and 29.0%. They outscored the Knicks 32-6 on the fast break. The Mavericks’ starters outscored the Knicks 39-22 in 15 minutes together.