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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 31 17 20 27 95
Milwaukee BucksBucks 31 19 27 22 99

After Action Report

In Milwaukee, the Bucks squeaked past the Jazz 99-95. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bucks. Bucks' outside barrage was a constant threat; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Bucks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.