Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 17 | 25 | 30 | 18 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Bucks 94-90. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.