Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Timberwolves 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.