Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 22 | 34 | 30 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Timberwolves 117-112. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.