Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 16 | 34 | 21 | 27 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Rockets 98-95. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · 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.