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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry Cold
Milwaukee BucksBucks
115
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 27 15 27 99
Milwaukee BucksBucks 30 39 24 22 115

After Action Report

In Milwaukee, the Bucks outlasted the Celtics 115-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bucks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.