Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
Milwaukee BucksBucks
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 101 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 25 | 31 | 34 | 38 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Bucks ran roughshod over the Pistons 128-101. Bucks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bucks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.