Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 23 | 34 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Rockets 105-99. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.