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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.