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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
100
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Milwaukee BucksBucks 31 36 22 11 100
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 19 28 16 88

After Action Report

The Bucks handled the Celtics 100-88. The Bucks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bucks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bucks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Bucks bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · 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.
  • Bucks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.