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.