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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
118
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 30 34 28 26 118
New York KnicksKnicks 29 30 32 21 112

After Action Report

The Bucks held off the Knicks 118-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bucks cashed in. The Bucks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bucks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. The Bucks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · 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.