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nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 35 | 28 | 14 | 21 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bucks squeaked past the Mavericks 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Bucks did just enough. The Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.