Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 15 | 25 | 19 | 89 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 22 | 32 | 19 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Bucks handled the Rockets 103-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Bucks; the Bucks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.