Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 131 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 23 | 24 | 32 | 48 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Bucks 131-127. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.