Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 19 | 27 | 109 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 109-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.