Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
137
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 136 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 34 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 13 | 137 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bucks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 137-136 in overtime. The Bucks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Bucks stayed locked in; Bucks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.