Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 24 | 39 | 126 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 32 | 29 | 34 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Bucks 126-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.