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nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 127 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 35 | 31 | 24 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Timberwolves 127-122. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.
- 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.