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