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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
133
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 27 34 30 29 13 133
Houston RocketsRockets 38 36 20 26 17 137

After Action Report

The Rockets snuck past the Raptors 137-133 in overtime. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.