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