Fri Nov 19, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 31 | 23 | 23 | 41 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 39 | 22 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bucks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 118-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bucks cashed in. The Bucks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Bucks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bucks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.