Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 21 | 30 | 20 | 92 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 28 | 17 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bucks snuck past the Trail Blazers 97-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bucks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.