Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 21 | 34 | 30 | 116 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 23 | 28 | 37 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Bucks survived the Trail Blazers 121-116. Bucks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Bucks; the Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.