Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 29 | 36 | 30 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Rockets 126-124. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Raptors lately.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.