Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 27 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 132 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 13 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Timberwolves 132-129 in overtime. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.