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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 26 28 35 115
Milwaukee BucksBucks 20 21 28 30 99

After Action Report

In Milwaukee, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Bucks 115-99. The Bucks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Bucks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Bucks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.