Thu Nov 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets squeaked past the Timberwolves 112-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.