Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Rockets 110-99. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.