Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Rockets snuck past the Timberwolves 100-97. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.