Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
150
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 42 | 37 | 37 | 150 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Rockets demolished the Timberwolves 150-99. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.