Dallas Mavericks vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 19, 2026

Dallas's 114-97 victory over New York on the road came down to one explosive quarter: the Mavericks outscored the Knicks 44-25 in the second period, building a cushion they would never surrender despite a stark reversal in the second half.

The combined first half totaled 122 points, with the Mavericks' second-quarter blitz doing the real damage. After a competitive 53-point opening quarter, Dallas's 44-point second-quarter effort overwhelmed New York's 25-point output to effectively decide the matchup. The momentum inverted after halftime. The second half combined for just 89 points—a 33-point drop from the first half's pace—as both defenses tightened. Q3 produced only 43 combined points, and Q4 finished with 46, leaving the Knicks unable to climb back despite strong individual efforts from Karl-Anthony Towns (22 pts, 18 reb, 4 ast) and Jalen Brunson (22 pts, 6 ast).

For Dallas, Max Christie led the way with 26 points while adding 6 rebounds, setting the tone for the Mavericks' efficiency. Naji Marshall contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, and Cooper Flagg chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. The combined final of 211 landed 13 points under the market total, with the first-half spike followed by a second-half cooling that proved decisive in a game where Dallas's early execution overcame New York's recent home defensive profile.