Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 27 | 38 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors held off the Rockets 116-109. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.