Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 102 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Rockets fended off the Raptors 102-96. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.