Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 118 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 27 | 28 | 40 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Bucks took care of the Bulls 132-118. The breakneck pace played right into Bucks' hands. The Bucks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Bucks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bucks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.