Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 23 | 35 | 117 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 27 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Milwaukee, the Bucks edged the Rockets 126-117. The Bucks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bucks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bucks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.