Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 95 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 21 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Bucks outlasted the Trail Blazers 104-95. The Bucks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bucks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Bucks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.