The Timberwolves had every opportunity to build a substantial first half lead in their Game 4 matchup against the Rockets, but failed to capitalize. And it came back to bite them in a big way.
While Minnesota only trailed by a single point at halftime, they could have easily had carried a multi-possession lead of their own. Houston was ice-cold from the field after a quick start from Trevor Ariza, scoring just 11 points in the opening eight minutes.
But a flurry at the end of the first quarter tied the game at 21, and a sloppy second quarter from both squads meant a 50-49 lead for Houston at halftime.