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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 29 30 28 113
Milwaukee BucksBucks 37 39 26 27 129

After Action Report

The Bucks downed the Cavaliers 129-113. The Bucks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bucks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bucks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.