Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 37 | 29 | 37 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Raptors pulled away from the Rockets 134-116. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.