Rockets 109, Raptors 116: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Houston Rockets (2-10) play against the Toronto Raptors (5-5) at Scotiabank Arena
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday November 9, 2022
Houston Rockets 109, Toronto Raptors 116 (Final)
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Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
I wish I had known about the passing of Fred Hickman before I signed off from the Raptors broadcast earlier.
Fred was an original. A pioneer. I looked up to him from a young age. He & Nick Charles (pictured) inspired a generation.
Class. Charisma. FUN.
A true pro.
RIP, Fred. pic.twitter.com/GBoll8hXjo – 12:03 AM
I wish I had known about the passing of Fred Hickman before I signed off from the Raptors broadcast earlier.
Fred was an original. A pioneer. I looked up to him from a young age. He & Nick Charles (pictured) inspired a generation.
Class. Charisma. FUN.
A true pro.
RIP, Fred. pic.twitter.com/GBoll8hXjo – 12:03 AM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets insider: Jalen Green’s growth on display in loss to Raptors houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 12:01 AM
Rockets insider: Jalen Green’s growth on display in loss to Raptors houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 12:01 AM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Updated: VanVleet, Anunoby help Raptors beat woeful Rockets | Toronto Sun torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 11:16 PM
Updated: VanVleet, Anunoby help Raptors beat woeful Rockets | Toronto Sun torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 11:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets sending TyTy Washington to G League for more playing time houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:59 PM
Rockets sending TyTy Washington to G League for more playing time houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:59 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Fred VanVleet had high praise for O.G. Anunoby: “it just looks great. It looks like he’s the defensive player of the year so far and we’re going to need him to be that for us this year.” – 10:37 PM
Fred VanVleet had high praise for O.G. Anunoby: “it just looks great. It looks like he’s the defensive player of the year so far and we’re going to need him to be that for us this year.” – 10:37 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Precious Achiuwa is getting an MRI done on his right ankle. His foot was in a wrap post-game (no walking boot, for what it’s worth). – 10:34 PM
Precious Achiuwa is getting an MRI done on his right ankle. His foot was in a wrap post-game (no walking boot, for what it’s worth). – 10:34 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
After the game, #Rockets Jalen Green said he knew going into the game he needed to be patient with the way they run people off the 3pt line. (8-14 FG, 21pts). Said a couple of their turnovers late in the game really hurt their chances, they’ve got to take better care of the ball. – 10:24 PM
After the game, #Rockets Jalen Green said he knew going into the game he needed to be patient with the way they run people off the 3pt line. (8-14 FG, 21pts). Said a couple of their turnovers late in the game really hurt their chances, they’ve got to take better care of the ball. – 10:24 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet on Anunoby: “He’s finally taking it personal (on defence). If he ever gets any meaner, he’s gonna be really scary… He can probably steal the ball whenever he feels like it… He looks like a Defensive Player of the Year so far. – 10:21 PM
VanVleet on Anunoby: “He’s finally taking it personal (on defence). If he ever gets any meaner, he’s gonna be really scary… He can probably steal the ball whenever he feels like it… He looks like a Defensive Player of the Year so far. – 10:21 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tari brought the 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 in Toronto 😤
14 PTS
5 AST
5 STL
6 REB
21 MIN
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/x8scth0L7z – 10:18 PM
Tari brought the 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 in Toronto 😤
14 PTS
5 AST
5 STL
6 REB
21 MIN
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/x8scth0L7z – 10:18 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Funky but effective. Raptors jump to 7-5. Let’s break it down in the latest #smithAndJones VLOG.
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@Sportsnet @FAN590 @Paul Jones pic.twitter.com/FFKwoNUVJ1 – 10:18 PM
Funky but effective. Raptors jump to 7-5. Let’s break it down in the latest #smithAndJones VLOG.
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@Sportsnet @FAN590 @Paul Jones pic.twitter.com/FFKwoNUVJ1 – 10:18 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“He’s finally taking it personal, he’s such a nice guy, if he got any meaner it would be really scary” — VanVleet on OG Anunoby’s defensive carnage lately. “He’s playing like a defensive player-of-the-year” pic.twitter.com/5nkssYEM6a – 10:17 PM
“He’s finally taking it personal, he’s such a nice guy, if he got any meaner it would be really scary” — VanVleet on OG Anunoby’s defensive carnage lately. “He’s playing like a defensive player-of-the-year” pic.twitter.com/5nkssYEM6a – 10:17 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Despite the loss in Toronto against the Raptors, Alperen Sengun had another one productive game with the #Rockets
17 points / 8 rebounds / 3 blocks / 1 assist / 1 steal / 5-8 FG in 30 minutes.
Sengun developes his game into his 2nd NBA season. – 10:16 PM
Despite the loss in Toronto against the Raptors, Alperen Sengun had another one productive game with the #Rockets
17 points / 8 rebounds / 3 blocks / 1 assist / 1 steal / 5-8 FG in 30 minutes.
Sengun developes his game into his 2nd NBA season. – 10:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“He’s finally taking it personal. If he ever gets any meaner, he could be really scary.” – VanVleet on O.G. defence – 10:12 PM
“He’s finally taking it personal. If he ever gets any meaner, he could be really scary.” – VanVleet on O.G. defence – 10:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nurse said he considered starting Thad Young in Koloko’s place to open the second half. He went on to endorse Koloko as the regular starter with Siakam out, said they have to get him “rejuvenated and going again” after a couple tough games. – 10:12 PM
Nurse said he considered starting Thad Young in Koloko’s place to open the second half. He went on to endorse Koloko as the regular starter with Siakam out, said they have to get him “rejuvenated and going again” after a couple tough games. – 10:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors 116, Rockets 109: Houston can’t finish again down the stretch houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:09 PM
Raptors 116, Rockets 109: Houston can’t finish again down the stretch houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:09 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Nurse said he considered starting Thad in the second half, but Koloko will remain in starting five. – 10:08 PM
Nurse said he considered starting Thad in the second half, but Koloko will remain in starting five. – 10:08 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Thad Young with one of the better scoreless nights you’ll see. 27 minutes, 0 points, 0-3… but had 8 rebounds and was a team-best +21. Was on the floor with the starters during the late 2nd-quarter run and to close the game.
Nurse: “Thad was huge.” – 10:05 PM
Thad Young with one of the better scoreless nights you’ll see. 27 minutes, 0 points, 0-3… but had 8 rebounds and was a team-best +21. Was on the floor with the starters during the late 2nd-quarter run and to close the game.
Nurse: “Thad was huge.” – 10:05 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Over the last 3 games Fred VanVleet has shot 46.1% from distance. – 10:02 PM
Over the last 3 games Fred VanVleet has shot 46.1% from distance. – 10:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fred VanVleet had 1 point on 0-11 shooting in a game last week.
Since then:
— 30 points, 5 threes
— 27 points, 6 threes
— 32 points, 7 threes pic.twitter.com/dTTjfz35e8 – 10:00 PM
Fred VanVleet had 1 point on 0-11 shooting in a game last week.
Since then:
— 30 points, 5 threes
— 27 points, 6 threes
— 32 points, 7 threes pic.twitter.com/dTTjfz35e8 – 10:00 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
MIIGWECH! Have a good night y’all #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/tviVgg7xcJ – 9:57 PM
MIIGWECH! Have a good night y’all #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/tviVgg7xcJ – 9:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
OG Anunoby tonight:
27 PTS
10 REB
3 STL
4 3P
He’s had 3+ steals in 6 straight games. pic.twitter.com/wezaIJuarn – 9:57 PM
OG Anunoby tonight:
27 PTS
10 REB
3 STL
4 3P
He’s had 3+ steals in 6 straight games. pic.twitter.com/wezaIJuarn – 9:57 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets fall at the Raptors, 116-109. Green: 21p, 6r, 6a. Sengun: 17p, 8r. Eason: 14p, 6r, 5a, 5stl – 9:55 PM
#Rockets fall at the Raptors, 116-109. Green: 21p, 6r, 6a. Sengun: 17p, 8r. Eason: 14p, 6r, 5a, 5stl – 9:55 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
That was harder than it needed to be, but the Raptors will take all the Siakam-less wins they can get. Good mins from Porter/Young to help seal things… but for most of the night, this was the the VanVleet/Anunoby show. 59 combined pts on 22-46 FG, 11-25 FG. They were brilliant. – 9:55 PM
That was harder than it needed to be, but the Raptors will take all the Siakam-less wins they can get. Good mins from Porter/Young to help seal things… but for most of the night, this was the the VanVleet/Anunoby show. 59 combined pts on 22-46 FG, 11-25 FG. They were brilliant. – 9:55 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win, 116-109, and a lot of bad defence to show at practice tomorrow. Everyone wins!
32, including 7 3s, for VanVleet. 27 points and 10 rebounds for Anunoby. 14 for Porter in his best performance as a Raptor. – 9:54 PM
‘Topes win, 116-109, and a lot of bad defence to show at practice tomorrow. Everyone wins!
32, including 7 3s, for VanVleet. 27 points and 10 rebounds for Anunoby. 14 for Porter in his best performance as a Raptor. – 9:54 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Fred VanVleet since returning to the Raptors lineup:
30/11/5, 5 threes W
27/4/3, 6 threes L
32/4/4, seven threes W (barring some Tracy McGrady/Reggie Miller work from Rockets in last 24.7 seconds) – 9:51 PM
Fred VanVleet since returning to the Raptors lineup:
30/11/5, 5 threes W
27/4/3, 6 threes L
32/4/4, seven threes W (barring some Tracy McGrady/Reggie Miller work from Rockets in last 24.7 seconds) – 9:51 PM
Howard Chen @TheHoChen
#Rockets def have had opportunities in this game. Gotta find a way to finish by the hoop. – 9:48 PM
#Rockets def have had opportunities in this game. Gotta find a way to finish by the hoop. – 9:48 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Did someone order a 30 Piece? @Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/1WwxIMk6nU – 9:47 PM
Did someone order a 30 Piece? @Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/1WwxIMk6nU – 9:47 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets have given away quite a few late-game possessions. Can’t afford to do that here. Raptors in six games this season with a five-point margin in the final five minutes, have made 61.3 percent of their shots, and 55.6 percent of their 3s. – 9:46 PM
Rockets have given away quite a few late-game possessions. Can’t afford to do that here. Raptors in six games this season with a five-point margin in the final five minutes, have made 61.3 percent of their shots, and 55.6 percent of their 3s. – 9:46 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Don’t see the Rockets go with Smith, Sengun and Eason together very often. Eason brining his usual disruptive energy. He has four steals. But lowering his head and going to rim with every touch not working too well. He is 5 of 15. – 9:45 PM
Don’t see the Rockets go with Smith, Sengun and Eason together very often. Eason brining his usual disruptive energy. He has four steals. But lowering his head and going to rim with every touch not working too well. He is 5 of 15. – 9:45 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
24 very solid Otto Porter Jr minutes tonight; 14-6 isn’t shabby at all – 9:45 PM
24 very solid Otto Porter Jr minutes tonight; 14-6 isn’t shabby at all – 9:45 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Precious Achiuwa has a sprained ankle and will not return tonight, per Raptors – 9:42 PM
Precious Achiuwa has a sprained ankle and will not return tonight, per Raptors – 9:42 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors desperately needed somebody, anybody, to step up and help VanVleet/Anunoby take control of this game. Enter Otto Porter Jr., who just had his first signature moment in Toronto, hitting 3 triples in 80 seconds or so. Suddenly, he’s got 14 points and the Raps are up 7. – 9:41 PM
The Raptors desperately needed somebody, anybody, to step up and help VanVleet/Anunoby take control of this game. Enter Otto Porter Jr., who just had his first signature moment in Toronto, hitting 3 triples in 80 seconds or so. Suddenly, he’s got 14 points and the Raps are up 7. – 9:41 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Porter 3
Porter 3
Kinda what they signed him for
Raptors up 7, 5:07 left – 9:39 PM
Porter 3
Porter 3
Kinda what they signed him for
Raptors up 7, 5:07 left – 9:39 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Been another rough night for Precious Achiuwa, who took a hard fall on a drive/dish under the rim and immediately limped to the bench. He’s now being carried to the locker room. – 9:33 PM
Been another rough night for Precious Achiuwa, who took a hard fall on a drive/dish under the rim and immediately limped to the bench. He’s now being carried to the locker room. – 9:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Silas bringing Green, Porter back earlier than usual. Both have played 32 minutes. Raptors up two, 8:39 left. – 9:31 PM
Silas bringing Green, Porter back earlier than usual. Both have played 32 minutes. Raptors up two, 8:39 left. – 9:31 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Precious Achiuwa just limped to the bench and is getting looked at by team doctors – 9:31 PM
Precious Achiuwa just limped to the bench and is getting looked at by team doctors – 9:31 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner missed a game-tying 3 contested by Jokic.. Pacers were 2 for 12 from 3 in the 4th.
Nuggets climbed back from 18 down to prevail, 122-119. Jokic scored 11 in the 4Q after being in foul trouble.
Mathurin had 30, Haliburton with 21-11a.
Up next: Sat. v TOR. – 9:28 PM
Myles Turner missed a game-tying 3 contested by Jokic.. Pacers were 2 for 12 from 3 in the 4th.
Nuggets climbed back from 18 down to prevail, 122-119. Jokic scored 11 in the 4Q after being in foul trouble.
Mathurin had 30, Haliburton with 21-11a.
Up next: Sat. v TOR. – 9:28 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors 86, Rockets 82 after 3. Green with 15-6-6. First career triple double watch? Porter with six of his 10 assists in the quarter. Had season high 11 on Monday. Sengun 17-8. Anunoby with 24, VanVleet 20. – 9:23 PM
Raptors 86, Rockets 82 after 3. Green with 15-6-6. First career triple double watch? Porter with six of his 10 assists in the quarter. Had season high 11 on Monday. Sengun 17-8. Anunoby with 24, VanVleet 20. – 9:23 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 4 after 3 because the Trent And The Backups finished the quarter okay, just as everyone knew they would – 9:23 PM
Raptors by 4 after 3 because the Trent And The Backups finished the quarter okay, just as everyone knew they would – 9:23 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
86-82 Raps after 3. OG and VanVleet have been great, getting little else in the way of help, while the Rockets have shot 14 more free throws than Raps. – 9:23 PM
86-82 Raps after 3. OG and VanVleet have been great, getting little else in the way of help, while the Rockets have shot 14 more free throws than Raps. – 9:23 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Going into the final quarter
Rockets: 82
Raptors: 86
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/BJeHTeiCfb – 9:22 PM
Going into the final quarter
Rockets: 82
Raptors: 86
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/BJeHTeiCfb – 9:22 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets with a good response to that Raptors run to a 12-point lead. Rockets tie it, on a 16-4 run in 4:41. They are better when they don’t pass to the other team. – 9:16 PM
Rockets with a good response to that Raptors run to a 12-point lead. Rockets tie it, on a 16-4 run in 4:41. They are better when they don’t pass to the other team. – 9:16 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Another ridiculous defensive performance from O.G. Anunoby.
He’s now recorded 3+ steals in 6 straight games – the longest streak of his career. The only players with longer streaks of 3+ steals over the last 10 seasons: Victor Oladipo (8), Chris Paul (8) and Rajon Rondo (7). – 9:15 PM
Another ridiculous defensive performance from O.G. Anunoby.
He’s now recorded 3+ steals in 6 straight games – the longest streak of his career. The only players with longer streaks of 3+ steals over the last 10 seasons: Victor Oladipo (8), Chris Paul (8) and Rajon Rondo (7). – 9:15 PM
Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
The Rockets having 24 FTA to Toronto’s 8 is beyond ridiculous
And it’s not like the Raptors aren’t playing aggressively — just under half of their 80 points (36) have been in the paint – 9:14 PM
The Rockets having 24 FTA to Toronto’s 8 is beyond ridiculous
And it’s not like the Raptors aren’t playing aggressively — just under half of their 80 points (36) have been in the paint – 9:14 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 5 with 2:54 left in the third
Given it’s been a two man show this quarter — VanVleet and Anunoby — that seems a dicey strategy – 9:13 PM
Raptors by 5 with 2:54 left in the third
Given it’s been a two man show this quarter — VanVleet and Anunoby — that seems a dicey strategy – 9:13 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Since Marcus Smart won defensive player of the year, indicating perimeter players are considered again (as they should be,) Anunoby is that kind of defensive player. Outstanding tonight. – 9:10 PM
Since Marcus Smart won defensive player of the year, indicating perimeter players are considered again (as they should be,) Anunoby is that kind of defensive player. Outstanding tonight. – 9:10 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
FVV, OG, Porter and Young together is Nurse basically saying, “Screw it, I’m playing grown-ups.” – 9:09 PM
FVV, OG, Porter and Young together is Nurse basically saying, “Screw it, I’m playing grown-ups.” – 9:09 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I know he’s had his struggles, but Jabari Smith looking pretty darn good tonight. – 9:07 PM
I know he’s had his struggles, but Jabari Smith looking pretty darn good tonight. – 9:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets turnovers and Raptors lead piling up. Raptors on 19-7 run. Rockets with four turnovers on the past seven possessions. Raptors outscoring the Rockets, 17-5, off turnovers. – 9:06 PM
Rockets turnovers and Raptors lead piling up. Raptors on 19-7 run. Rockets with four turnovers on the past seven possessions. Raptors outscoring the Rockets, 17-5, off turnovers. – 9:06 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Anunoby decided he’d gone long enough without a steal. Feels like Barnes is about to take over this game. – 9:01 PM
Anunoby decided he’d gone long enough without a steal. Feels like Barnes is about to take over this game. – 9:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet and O.G. are basically just “No, not tonight” with this game. – 9:01 PM
VanVleet and O.G. are basically just “No, not tonight” with this game. – 9:01 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Moments after Koloko picks up his 4th foul, he bites on Sengun’s pump fake under the rim & gets called for his 5th in 14 mins. So, early 3rd-quarter minutes for Thad Young, who did a nice job closing the 1st half with the starters. Expect him to get a lot of run in this 2nd half – 8:59 PM
Moments after Koloko picks up his 4th foul, he bites on Sengun’s pump fake under the rim & gets called for his 5th in 14 mins. So, early 3rd-quarter minutes for Thad Young, who did a nice job closing the 1st half with the starters. Expect him to get a lot of run in this 2nd half – 8:59 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
from the corner 🎯
@Jabari Smith pic.twitter.com/EM03Mu7nvW – 8:58 PM
from the corner 🎯
@Jabari Smith pic.twitter.com/EM03Mu7nvW – 8:58 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
That’s 5 on Koloko, who has been outclassed tonight by the combo of the Rockets’ athleticism and Sengun’s bag of tricks. Thad checks in. – 8:58 PM
That’s 5 on Koloko, who has been outclassed tonight by the combo of the Rockets’ athleticism and Sengun’s bag of tricks. Thad checks in. – 8:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Another game, another opposing center against the Rockets in foul trouble. Christian Koloko clobbers Alperen Sengun, his fifth foul. Young back in. – 8:58 PM
Another game, another opposing center against the Rockets in foul trouble. Christian Koloko clobbers Alperen Sengun, his fifth foul. Young back in. – 8:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors had 13 offensive rebounds in the first half, not including all the team rebounds when the ball went out of bounds. Rockets lead the NBA in offensive rebounds per game with 13.9. The energy on the defensive end has been poor, most conspicuously on the glass. – 8:53 PM
Raptors had 13 offensive rebounds in the first half, not including all the team rebounds when the ball went out of bounds. Rockets lead the NBA in offensive rebounds per game with 13.9. The energy on the defensive end has been poor, most conspicuously on the glass. – 8:53 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors lead by 3 at the half, which probably says more about the state of the Rockets than anything else (though the defensive effort was better in Q2).
Anunoby, VanVleet and Barnes combined for 41 of Toronto’s 57 points on 15-32 FG. Everybody else: 7-25 FG. – 8:39 PM
The Raptors lead by 3 at the half, which probably says more about the state of the Rockets than anything else (though the defensive effort was better in Q2).
Anunoby, VanVleet and Barnes combined for 41 of Toronto’s 57 points on 15-32 FG. Everybody else: 7-25 FG. – 8:39 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Playing defense works! The Raptors tried it out in the second quarter after spotting Houston 39 points in the first Q. Toronto takes a 57-54 lead into the half, led by O.G. Anunoby’s 20-points. – 8:39 PM
Playing defense works! The Raptors tried it out in the second quarter after spotting Houston 39 points in the first Q. Toronto takes a 57-54 lead into the half, led by O.G. Anunoby’s 20-points. – 8:39 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors 57, Rockets 54 at half. Raptors coming all way back from down 12 to lead, mostly with the Rockets defense slow footed and horrible on the glass. Did not help that the Rockets went 4 of 21 in the second quarter. – 8:37 PM
Raptors 57, Rockets 54 at half. Raptors coming all way back from down 12 to lead, mostly with the Rockets defense slow footed and horrible on the glass. Did not help that the Rockets went 4 of 21 in the second quarter. – 8:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
VanVleet with a positively Lowryesque “This isn’t good enough” end to that half. Raps lead 57-54. – 8:37 PM
VanVleet with a positively Lowryesque “This isn’t good enough” end to that half. Raps lead 57-54. – 8:37 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Game got a wee bit drunk there for a minute
Raptors up 3 at half, O.G. has 20, VanVleet 12 – 8:37 PM
Game got a wee bit drunk there for a minute
Raptors up 3 at half, O.G. has 20, VanVleet 12 – 8:37 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
I want to see Fred VanVleet on Cobra Kai. His hands are like lightning. – 8:36 PM
I want to see Fred VanVleet on Cobra Kai. His hands are like lightning. – 8:36 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors, down 3, just had 4 very good looks over 2 possessions and got nothing – 8:35 PM
Raptors, down 3, just had 4 very good looks over 2 possessions and got nothing – 8:35 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Marc Davis hit Jabari Smith Jr with a technical foul. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that’s his first – 8:25 PM
Marc Davis hit Jabari Smith Jr with a technical foul. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that’s his first – 8:25 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. finishes a break and taunts Koloko. Technical foul. Not ideal. – 8:24 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. finishes a break and taunts Koloko. Technical foul. Not ideal. – 8:24 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Despite one of the worst defensive quarters they’ve played in a long while, the Raptors are within 2. Why? How? Two letters: O.G.
Anunoby is 5-for-7, including a perfect 4-for-4 from long range, and has 16 of Toronto’s 41 points. – 8:21 PM
Despite one of the worst defensive quarters they’ve played in a long while, the Raptors are within 2. Why? How? Two letters: O.G.
Anunoby is 5-for-7, including a perfect 4-for-4 from long range, and has 16 of Toronto’s 41 points. – 8:21 PM
. – Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I’m not clear if the Raps have improved defensively this quarter, or the Rockets started missing 3s. They did stop allowing a bunch of layups and dunks though, so that’s good. – 8:20 PM
I’m not clear if the Raps have improved defensively this quarter, or the Rockets started missing 3s. They did stop allowing a bunch of layups and dunks though, so that’s good. – 8:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Bruno Fernando increases rehab pace but still not ready for return ift.tt/5JuisIC – 8:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Bruno Fernando increases rehab pace but still not ready for return ift.tt/5JuisIC – 8:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green with nine points in 12 minutes, topping his total here last season when his 30-point scoring streak was snapped against the Raptors. – 8:18 PM
Jalen Green with nine points in 12 minutes, topping his total here last season when his 30-point scoring streak was snapped against the Raptors. – 8:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets have gone cold since the bench came in. A few nice plays on both ends from Nix and usual boards from Garuba, but Eason, Mathews and Gordon miss good looks. Smith will return. – 8:13 PM
Rockets have gone cold since the bench came in. A few nice plays on both ends from Nix and usual boards from Garuba, but Eason, Mathews and Gordon miss good looks. Smith will return. – 8:13 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
1 done in the 6⃣
Rockets: 37
Raptors: 29
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/QSd7D9Kskp – 8:10 PM
1 done in the 6⃣
Rockets: 37
Raptors: 29
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/QSd7D9Kskp – 8:10 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Well, it’s fitting to say the Raptors came out flat to start the game. – 8:08 PM
Well, it’s fitting to say the Raptors came out flat to start the game. – 8:08 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Not a whole lot of defence being played right now – by the recently called out Precious Achiuwa, or anybody else for that matter. The 2-9 Houston Rockets shot 14-for-20 in the first quarter. 70%. SEVENTY. Raptors trail 37-29, and they’re lucky it’s not worse. – 8:06 PM
Not a whole lot of defence being played right now – by the recently called out Precious Achiuwa, or anybody else for that matter. The 2-9 Houston Rockets shot 14-for-20 in the first quarter. 70%. SEVENTY. Raptors trail 37-29, and they’re lucky it’s not worse. – 8:06 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Rockets lead Raptors 37-29 after 1Q. Houston goes on a 15-9 run vs. Raptors bench. – 8:06 PM
Rockets lead Raptors 37-29 after 1Q. Houston goes on a 15-9 run vs. Raptors bench. – 8:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 37, Raptors 29 after 1. Rockets hit road determined to avoid slow starts that had been such an issue. In the first three games of trip, they scored 34, 33, and 37 Q1 points. Not a whole lot of defense or defence early, though Martin with two more outstanding blocks. – 8:06 PM
Rockets 37, Raptors 29 after 1. Rockets hit road determined to avoid slow starts that had been such an issue. In the first three games of trip, they scored 34, 33, and 37 Q1 points. Not a whole lot of defense or defence early, though Martin with two more outstanding blocks. – 8:06 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
37-29 Rockets after an abhorrent defensive quarter. Getting beat in transition, getting beat off the dribble, getting beat every which way. – 8:05 PM
37-29 Rockets after an abhorrent defensive quarter. Getting beat in transition, getting beat off the dribble, getting beat every which way. – 8:05 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors basically got run out of the gym, Houston up 37-29 after a quarter – 8:05 PM
Raptors basically got run out of the gym, Houston up 37-29 after a quarter – 8:05 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The Rockets are just shredding Toronto’s defence
Shooting 71 per cent from the field – 8:03 PM
The Rockets are just shredding Toronto’s defence
Shooting 71 per cent from the field – 8:03 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
KJ Martin has been great as a help-side defender this season, especially when he is on the nail. He is good at impeding the roll man off of pick-and-roll, and still recovering to the weak-side shooter. Helps Sengun greatly in drop coverage when they play together. – 8:01 PM
KJ Martin has been great as a help-side defender this season, especially when he is on the nail. He is good at impeding the roll man off of pick-and-roll, and still recovering to the weak-side shooter. Helps Sengun greatly in drop coverage when they play together. – 8:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Lots of Barnes vs. Green possessions early (on switches on the Raptors’ end.) Barnes even directed teammates to get out of the way on one possession. Barnes muscled him on a drive, Green beat Barnes on another. Still, something to watch. – 7:58 PM
Lots of Barnes vs. Green possessions early (on switches on the Raptors’ end.) Barnes even directed teammates to get out of the way on one possession. Barnes muscled him on a drive, Green beat Barnes on another. Still, something to watch. – 7:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors come out of the time out in a zone with traps. Rockets promptly turn it over. – 7:53 PM
Raptors come out of the time out in a zone with traps. Rockets promptly turn it over. – 7:53 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets get to the first time out up 19-16 (with Anunoby going to the line) and making 6 of 7 shots. Start very similar to in Minnesota to start the trip. The subject of defense will come up during the time out. – 7:50 PM
Rockets get to the first time out up 19-16 (with Anunoby going to the line) and making 6 of 7 shots. Start very similar to in Minnesota to start the trip. The subject of defense will come up during the time out. – 7:50 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Maybe Scottie learned that lefty take at his buddy Jalen Green’s basketball camp this summer! (Barnes was a guest counelor). – 7:50 PM
Maybe Scottie learned that lefty take at his buddy Jalen Green’s basketball camp this summer! (Barnes was a guest counelor). – 7:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. with more rebounds in first three minutes than he had all game in Orlando. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron Went up strong with the second one, too. – 7:46 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. with more rebounds in first three minutes than he had all game in Orlando. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron Went up strong with the second one, too. – 7:46 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets open with more of the ball movement they showed in Orlando. The test will be when the Raptors change up defenses and apply pressure, as Orlando did late and the Raptors are known to do. – 7:44 PM
Rockets open with more of the ball movement they showed in Orlando. The test will be when the Raptors change up defenses and apply pressure, as Orlando did late and the Raptors are known to do. – 7:44 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps. Rockets. I strongly feel the Rockets will lead by double digits at some point in the first half. – 7:33 PM
Raps. Rockets. I strongly feel the Rockets will lead by double digits at some point in the first half. – 7:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ Bruno Fernando increases rehab pace but still not ready for return houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 7:19 PM
Rockets’ Bruno Fernando increases rehab pace but still not ready for return houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 7:19 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Starting five in Toronto!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/iLLYTrGAsQ – 7:09 PM
Starting five in Toronto!
@ReliantEnergy | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/iLLYTrGAsQ – 7:09 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Those boring old Raptors are starting VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby, Koloko again
No sense of adventure. None – 7:09 PM
Those boring old Raptors are starting VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby, Koloko again
No sense of adventure. None – 7:09 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Raptors starters: Anunoby, Barnes, Koloko, Trent Jr., VanVleet. – 7:03 PM
Rockets starters: Gordon, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Raptors starters: Anunoby, Barnes, Koloko, Trent Jr., VanVleet. – 7:03 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
If you’re at the game tonight, make sure y’all go check out the Indigenous Fusion Cuisine at section 308
pic.twitter.com/76899XnBUX – 6:34 PM
If you’re at the game tonight, make sure y’all go check out the Indigenous Fusion Cuisine at section 308
pic.twitter.com/76899XnBUX – 6:34 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Some pregame reading ICYMI this afternoon: After illness that left him ‘dead,’ Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. looks to get going again houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 6:30 PM
Some pregame reading ICYMI this afternoon: After illness that left him ‘dead,’ Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. looks to get going again houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 6:30 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Not a ton of Raptors news pre-game but the tete a tete between Nick Nurse and Precious Achiuwa included no sugar coating,
“He just needs to play better, man. I’m always talking about playing hard on D and not executing. And he’s just having too much inconsistency,” Nurse said – 6:27 PM
Not a ton of Raptors news pre-game but the tete a tete between Nick Nurse and Precious Achiuwa included no sugar coating,
“He just needs to play better, man. I’m always talking about playing hard on D and not executing. And he’s just having too much inconsistency,” Nurse said – 6:27 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
None of Ousmane Dieng, Jaylin Williams, Eugene Omoruyi and Lindy Waters III will be active tonight after playing with the Blue this afternoon.
Daigneault said all but Omoruyi will play with the Blue again tomorrow. Sounds like Omoruyi will be available Friday vs. Toronto. – 6:26 PM
None of Ousmane Dieng, Jaylin Williams, Eugene Omoruyi and Lindy Waters III will be active tonight after playing with the Blue this afternoon.
Daigneault said all but Omoruyi will play with the Blue again tomorrow. Sounds like Omoruyi will be available Friday vs. Toronto. – 6:26 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Nurse said he had a 1-on-1 meeting Wednesday w/ Precious Achiuwa, and showed him some sub-par defensive clips, says he needs to be more consistent on that end to get up to the 25-30 min range he projected for him before the season (he’s at 21 now). “He just has to play better.” – 5:59 PM
Nurse said he had a 1-on-1 meeting Wednesday w/ Precious Achiuwa, and showed him some sub-par defensive clips, says he needs to be more consistent on that end to get up to the 25-30 min range he projected for him before the season (he’s at 21 now). “He just has to play better.” – 5:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“He needs to play better.” – Nick Nurse on Precious Achiuwa. Said he envisioned a bigger role for him. Needs to see PA execute defensively better. – 5:51 PM
“He needs to play better.” – Nick Nurse on Precious Achiuwa. Said he envisioned a bigger role for him. Needs to see PA execute defensively better. – 5:51 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will be the first to use their coach’s challenge?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:15 PM
Which team will be the first to use their coach’s challenge?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 5:15 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Birch (knee), Siakam (groin) remain out vs. Rockets. Justin Chamagnie (back soreness) is also out. – 3:36 PM
Birch (knee), Siakam (groin) remain out vs. Rockets. Justin Chamagnie (back soreness) is also out. – 3:36 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Game Night in the 6.
6:30 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/RWGvWcATBb – 3:30 PM
Game Night in the 6.
6:30 PM Tip-Off📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/RWGvWcATBb – 3:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – After illness that left him ‘dead,’ Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. looks to get going again ift.tt/9IHM8KU – 3:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – After illness that left him ‘dead,’ Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. looks to get going again ift.tt/9IHM8KU – 3:18 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
In celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary, NBA Canada, the Toronto Raptors and MLSE Foundation came together to refurbish a court in Sheguiandah, First Nation, Ontario. – 3:10 PM
In celebration of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary, NBA Canada, the Toronto Raptors and MLSE Foundation came together to refurbish a court in Sheguiandah, First Nation, Ontario. – 3:10 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Today #Rockets alumni and staff are joining men and women from local military organizations in sprucing up Pleasantville Elementary!
They are assisting with landscaping, curb painting, court repainting and library additions on the campus.
#RocketsGiveBack | #HoopsForTroops pic.twitter.com/st9ixizPkp – 2:50 PM
Today #Rockets alumni and staff are joining men and women from local military organizations in sprucing up Pleasantville Elementary!
They are assisting with landscaping, curb painting, court repainting and library additions on the campus.
#RocketsGiveBack | #HoopsForTroops pic.twitter.com/st9ixizPkp – 2:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
After illness that left him ‘dead,’ Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. looks to get going again houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 2:39 PM
After illness that left him ‘dead,’ Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. looks to get going again houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 2:39 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
KJ Martin’s Growth & Early Season Impact For Houston #Rockets youtu.be/EMa-PabDV9A – 2:07 PM
KJ Martin’s Growth & Early Season Impact For Houston #Rockets youtu.be/EMa-PabDV9A – 2:07 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Introducing our Indigenous Heritage night artist, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley! Learn more about his process and inspiration for the designs that he created for this special night.
The t-shirt will be sold at @ShopRSApparel in-store and online. – 2:04 PM
Introducing our Indigenous Heritage night artist, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley! Learn more about his process and inspiration for the designs that he created for this special night.
The t-shirt will be sold at @ShopRSApparel in-store and online. – 2:04 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Just noticed O.G. Anunoby has jumped from +7,500 (1.3% chance) to win the Defensive Player of the Year in the preseason all the way to +1,500 (6.3% chance) and the fifth-best odds on @BodogCA. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/fmckHlTDim – 1:51 PM
Just noticed O.G. Anunoby has jumped from +7,500 (1.3% chance) to win the Defensive Player of the Year in the preseason all the way to +1,500 (6.3% chance) and the fifth-best odds on @BodogCA. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/fmckHlTDim – 1:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Robert Covington played 23 games with Russell Westbrook in 2020 with the Houston Rockets, and he saw first hand how effective Russ can be in the right situation.
Covington on Westbrook: “Watching him when I played with him, we definitely seen him jump into MVP caliber form.” pic.twitter.com/s8gRfkekQy – 1:50 PM
Robert Covington played 23 games with Russell Westbrook in 2020 with the Houston Rockets, and he saw first hand how effective Russ can be in the right situation.
Covington on Westbrook: “Watching him when I played with him, we definitely seen him jump into MVP caliber form.” pic.twitter.com/s8gRfkekQy – 1:50 PM
