Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 32 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 85 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Bucks 97-85. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.