Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 27 | 36 | 25 | 26 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Bucks squeaked past the Cavaliers 114-112. Bucks torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Bucks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.