Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 10:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 31 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 27 | 22 | 43 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Bucks 114-112. Rockets' offense had its way with the Bucks. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bucks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.