Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 21 | 23 | 34 | 96 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 29 | 42 | 24 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Bucks rolled past the Trail Blazers 122-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bucks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.