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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 30 36 26 24 116
Houston RocketsRockets 34 29 23 19 105

After Action Report

The Raptors knocked off the Rockets 116-105. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors are in a full-on tailspin; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.

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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.