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New York Defeats Dallas 117-109 - Recap
New York got 44 points and 10 rebounds from Julius Randle en route to a 117-109 victory over Dallas on Friday at American Airlines Center.
Bettors who backed the Knicks were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 212.5.
New York got 24 points from RJ Barrett and another 15 points from Derrick Rose. Julius Randle contributed 7 assists, while Nerlens Noel cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Mavericks got a 23-point performance from Kristaps Porzingis, who was supported by 22 points from Luka Doncic. Luka Doncic had 19 assists in a losing cause for Dallas, while Kristaps Porzingis grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 56-52 at the break.
New York had a 45-41 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face New Orleans looking for another win. For Dallas, they head home to face Sacramento.