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.