Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 35 | 26 | 34 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Rockets 124-116. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.