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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.