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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 31 26 39 127
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 26 23 29 107

After Action Report

The Rockets demolished the Timberwolves 127-107. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.