Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
143
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
150
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 31 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 143 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 39 | 34 | 40 | 150 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets knocked off the Bucks 150-143. The Bucks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.