Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 31 | 36 | 25 | 33 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bucks held off the Celtics 125-119. The breakneck pace played right into Bucks' hands. The Bucks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Bucks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.