Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 127 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 32 | 20 | 39 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bucks 127-122. Trail Blazers torched the Bucks on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.