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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
away
Chemistry Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
98
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 16 23 25 30 94
Milwaukee BucksBucks 24 20 27 27 98

After Action Report

The Bucks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 98-94. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bucks. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bucks; Bucks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.