Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 131 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Timberwolves 131-126. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.