Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
77
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
134
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 21 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 77 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 28 | 40 | 32 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets buried the Bucks 134-77. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.