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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.