Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
68
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 42 | 23 | 19 | 100 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 16 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 68 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Bucks 100-68. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bucks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bucks are in a full-on tailspin. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bucks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bucks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.