Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 95 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 25 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Bucks snuck past the Trail Blazers 99-95. The Bucks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bucks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.