Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 108 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 36 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Bucks fended off the Rockets 114-108. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bucks; Bucks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.