Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 27 | 21 | 17 | 85 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 21 | 25 | 21 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Bucks outlasted the Trail Blazers 99-85. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bucks. Fresh off a statement win, the Bucks stayed locked in; the Bucks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.