Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 87 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves buried the Rockets 116-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.