Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 21 | 34 | 33 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 17 | 26 | 44 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Rockets 121-120. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.