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Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
99
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Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 25 27 18 29 99
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 30 25 15 16 86

After Action Report

The Bucks handled the Cavaliers 99-86. The Bucks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bucks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.