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Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 20 30 33 32 115
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 37 32 24 21 114

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the Timberwolves 115-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Timberwolves are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.