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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 30 23 29 30 112
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 19 20 38 101

After Action Report

The Rockets pulled away from the Timberwolves 112-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Timberwolves lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.