Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 87 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Rockets 110-87. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.