Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 128 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 23 | 21 | 36 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Bucks 128-106. The Bucks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bucks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.