Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves blew the doors off the Rockets 132-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.