Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 21 | 27 | 16 | 88 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Rockets 107-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.