Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 14 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 34 | 11 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Bucks 102-97. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.