Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 26 | 32 | 23 | 33 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 19 | 32 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Bucks fended off the Lakers 114-106. The breakneck pace played right into Bucks' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Bucks stayed locked in; Bucks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Lakers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.