Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 13 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 81 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 4 | 22 | 27 | 34 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Raptors 87-81. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.