Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
82
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 23 | 15 | 22 | 82 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Raptors 104-82. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets steamroller is in full effect right now; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.