Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 93 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Rockets 98-93. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.