Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 40 | 22 | 28 | 43 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Rockets 133-97. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.