Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 105 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 30 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Bucks survived the Trail Blazers 107-105. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bucks. Bucks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Bucks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.