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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
139
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Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 26 34 34 45 139
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 36 30 32 25 123

After Action Report

The Bucks downed the Cavaliers 139-123. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bucks came in with something to prove after a loss; Bucks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.