Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 25 | 22 | 30 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Bucks survived the Rockets 100-96. Ugly basketball, but the Bucks did just enough. The Bucks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bucks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.