The Dallas Mavericks dismantled the New York Knicks 114-97 at Madison Square Garden, prompting booing from the home crowd after a 30-point halftime deficit. Cooper Flagg scored 18 in his MSG debut, while Max Christie added a season-high 26 points.

New York’s struggles continued despite returns from Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. The Knicks dropped their fourth straight, falling to 25-18 and slipping in the Eastern Conference. Karl-Anthony Towns posted 22 points and 18 rebounds but couldn't spark a comeback.

Dallas, missing several injured players, dominated with balanced scoring and sharp runs. Flagg contributed seven rebounds in his first action since spraining his ankle. Naji Marshall added 18 points, and the Mavericks improved to 3-0 without key contributors like Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.