Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 23 | 14 | 30 | 101 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 28 | 15 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Raptors stunned the Rockets 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.