Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Rockets 116-112. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Rockets. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.