Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 12 | 34 | 93 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 20 | 12 | 34 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Rockets squeaked past the Timberwolves 93-90. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.