Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 21 | 32 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Raptors 109-97. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.