Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 24 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Bucks squeaked past the Rockets 96-93. The Bucks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bucks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Bucks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bucks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.