Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Timberwolves snuck past the Rockets 102-99. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.