Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Raptors 116-113. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.