Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 27 | 34 | 17 | 101 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Rockets 125-101. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.