Sun Mar 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 35 | 26 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Rockets 128-99. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.