Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
146
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 146 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 24 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Raptors demolished the Rockets 146-117. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.