Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Rockets 102-97. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.