Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Rockets 116-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.