Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 33 | 32 | 18 | 31 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 20 | 26 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Bucks snuck past the Rockets 114-112. Bucks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Bucks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bucks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bucks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.