Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 102 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 27 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Heat fended off the Bucks 102-96. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Bucks lately. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.