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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.