Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 9 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 40 | 28 | 40 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Bucks 137-89. Rockets torched the Bucks on the offensive end. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bucks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bucks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.