Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 20 | 37 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Raptors 119-112. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.