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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 37 18 24 26 105
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 32 34 27 121

After Action Report

The Timberwolves pulled away from the Rockets 121-105. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.