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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
126
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Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 31 21 40 34 126
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 38 28 33 26 125

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Bucks squeaked past the Cavaliers 126-125. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bucks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.