Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
80
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 22 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 80 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Bucks 121-80. Rockets' offense had its way with the Bucks. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Bucks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.