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Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
75
away
Chemistry Cold
Milwaukee BucksBucks
95
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 13 22 18 22 75
Milwaukee BucksBucks 22 21 33 19 95

After Action Report

The Bucks blew the doors off the Rockets 95-75. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bucks. The Bucks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.