Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 127 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 40 | 23 | 36 | 24 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Timberwolves 127-123. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.