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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 32 23 33 119
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 30 28 25 108

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Rockets outlasted the Timberwolves 119-108. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.