Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Raptors handled the Rockets 117-98. Raptors torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.