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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
99
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
93
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 24 30 18 27 99
New Jersey NetsNets 22 24 27 20 93

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Bucks outlasted the Nets 99-93. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bucks. Bucks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

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