Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
143
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 45 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Rockets 143-99. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.