Dallas Mavericks 114, New York Knicks 97
NBA · 2026-01-19 · Winner: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks defeated New York Knicks 114–97 on 2026-01-19 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:41 swung win probability 30% → 3%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 31 | 44 | 19 | 20 | 114 |
| New York Knicks | 22 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:41 swung win probability 30% → 3%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q2 25-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 6:41 (win probability 30% → 3% for the home side).
- Shot 44.7% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q1 6:55 | 44% → 19% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 13–0 | Q2 6:41 | 30% → 3% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 9–0 | Q2 1:26 | 2% → 0% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 4:26 | 0% → 0% |