Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 40 | 41 | 20 | 32 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Rockets 133-124. Timberwolves torched the Rockets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.