Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 25 | 36 | 20 | 11 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 23 | 38 | 21 | 6 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Rockets upended the Timberwolves 112-107 in overtime. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.