Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 34 | 24 | 28 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Timberwolves 115-97. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.