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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
106
away
Chemistry Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 29 25 24 28 106
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 21 19 36 99

After Action Report

The Bucks edged the Pistons 106-99. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bucks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bucks couldn't shake the cold spell. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.