Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 110 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Timberwolves 110-101. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.