Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 23 | 32 | 35 | 26 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Bucks downed the Pistons 116-101. The Bucks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Bucks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.