Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Milwaukee BucksBucks
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 124 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 26 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 10 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bucks 124-121 in overtime. The Bucks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Bucks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bucks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.