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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 26 18 27 26 97
Houston RocketsRockets 26 30 27 22 105

After Action Report

The Rockets fended off the Bucks 105-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.