Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 20 | 25 | 17 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Bucks squeaked past the Cavaliers 105-100. Ugly basketball, but the Bucks did just enough. The Bucks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.