Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Rockets 133-107. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.