Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Timberwolves 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.