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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
83
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Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 15 23 25 20 83
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 32 36 21 117

After Action Report

The Timberwolves rolled past the Rockets 117-83. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.