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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 24 26 23 28 101
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 28 19 18 97

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the Timberwolves 101-97. Rockets' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.