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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
122
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 27 28 24 34 113
Houston RocketsRockets 37 29 31 25 122

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets fended off the Bucks 122-113. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.