Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
73
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 73 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 13 | 36 | 18 | 15 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Rockets 82-73. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.