Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
82
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 32 | 25 | 18 | 94 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 19 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Bucks 94-82. The Bucks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; shots just aren't falling for the Bucks lately. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.