Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves took care of the Rockets 131-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.