Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 115 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Trail Blazers downed the Bucks 115-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bucks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.