Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Rockets 116-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors steamroller is in full effect right now; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.