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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 25 24 36 112
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 39 26 27 116

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Rockets 116-112. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.