Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 21 | 35 | 23 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Raptors 115-112. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.