Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 22 | 35 | 112 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 30 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Bucks outlasted the Trail Blazers 124-112. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bucks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.