Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 20 | 39 | 22 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 16 | 25 | 24 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Timberwolves 104-86. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.