Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 24 | 36 | 33 | 113 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves fended off the Rockets 119-113. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · 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.