Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 35 | 27 | 25 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Timberwolves 109-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.