Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 29 | 17 | 33 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Raptors 112-102. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.