Live stream: Rockets 104, Raptors 107
The Houston Rockets (23-28) play against the Toronto Raptors (19-33) at Scotiabank Arena
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday February 9, 2024
Houston Rockets 104, Toronto Raptors 107 (Final)
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Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets insider: Starters can take a lesson from reserves in loss to Raptors houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 12:29 AM
Rockets insider: Starters can take a lesson from reserves in loss to Raptors houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 12:29 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Late to this typically excellent @outsidethenba profile of Immanuel Quickley, but it still stands: ex-Knicks sixth man Immanuel Quickley is shooting his way into Raptors starring role – cbssports.com/nba/news/how-e… – 12:26 AM
Late to this typically excellent @outsidethenba profile of Immanuel Quickley, but it still stands: ex-Knicks sixth man Immanuel Quickley is shooting his way into Raptors starring role – cbssports.com/nba/news/how-e… – 12:26 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Robert Parish, Ed Macauley, Gerald Green, Don Nelson, John Havlicek, the Seattle Supersonics and San Diego Rockets all make cameo appearances in the Sultan of Stat’s latest offering.
@DickLipe is one eclectic dude. pic.twitter.com/iTfeWwRb4o – 11:43 PM
Robert Parish, Ed Macauley, Gerald Green, Don Nelson, John Havlicek, the Seattle Supersonics and San Diego Rockets all make cameo appearances in the Sultan of Stat’s latest offering.
@DickLipe is one eclectic dude. pic.twitter.com/iTfeWwRb4o – 11:43 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Kelly Olynyk isn’t in Toronto because he’s Canadian. He (and others) is in Toronto because he is happy to be in Toronto, and can help.
theathletic.com/5264836/2024/0… – 11:27 PM
Kelly Olynyk isn’t in Toronto because he’s Canadian. He (and others) is in Toronto because he is happy to be in Toronto, and can help.
theathletic.com/5264836/2024/0… – 11:27 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Kelly Olynyk isn’t on Toronto because he’s Canadian. He (and others) is in Toronto because he is happy to be in Toronto, and can help.
theathletic.com/5264836/2024/0… – 11:26 PM
Kelly Olynyk isn’t on Toronto because he’s Canadian. He (and others) is in Toronto because he is happy to be in Toronto, and can help.
theathletic.com/5264836/2024/0… – 11:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ Cam Whitmore exits Raptors game with sprained ankle houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:21 PM
Rockets’ Cam Whitmore exits Raptors game with sprained ankle houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 11:21 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji check off a few important boxes for the Raptors. Among them, and not to be overlooked, is that both players seem genuinely excited for a new opportunity in Toronto: tsn.ca/nba/lewenberg-… pic.twitter.com/Zwf5LTSXmy – 11:17 PM
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji check off a few important boxes for the Raptors. Among them, and not to be overlooked, is that both players seem genuinely excited for a new opportunity in Toronto: tsn.ca/nba/lewenberg-… pic.twitter.com/Zwf5LTSXmy – 11:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors 107, Rockets 104: Houston’s late push comes up short houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:43 PM
Raptors 107, Rockets 104: Houston’s late push comes up short houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:43 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Country music in the Raptors locker room. Haven’t heard that before in the NBA. The Bruce Brown influence! Brown told me he’s really happy to have the deadline over with and to remain a Raptor. – 10:36 PM
Country music in the Raptors locker room. Haven’t heard that before in the NBA. The Bruce Brown influence! Brown told me he’s really happy to have the deadline over with and to remain a Raptor. – 10:36 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“I felt that there should be a little bit of respect level for him to give him a couple more calls,” — Rajakovic (in a gentle Serbian way) saying that Scottie Barnes deserved a few more fouled calls down the stretch. pic.twitter.com/Q4aZGVXeAj – 10:17 PM
“I felt that there should be a little bit of respect level for him to give him a couple more calls,” — Rajakovic (in a gentle Serbian way) saying that Scottie Barnes deserved a few more fouled calls down the stretch. pic.twitter.com/Q4aZGVXeAj – 10:17 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Ime Udoka, who benched Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun for the fourth, praised the bench unit for getting the #Rockets back into the game and said they “deserved to be in.”
“We need to have that urgency from the start … from everybody. It’s Game 51. We have to see some growth… – 10:12 PM
Ime Udoka, who benched Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun for the fourth, praised the bench unit for getting the #Rockets back into the game and said they “deserved to be in.”
“We need to have that urgency from the start … from everybody. It’s Game 51. We have to see some growth… – 10:12 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets now have a 3 hour flight to Atlanta and then they have to get 30+ people through customs, though the last time I flew back from Canada I went through customs before taking off. Still, this is a rough back-to-back – 10:08 PM
Rockets now have a 3 hour flight to Atlanta and then they have to get 30+ people through customs, though the last time I flew back from Canada I went through customs before taking off. Still, this is a rough back-to-back – 10:08 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Raptors hang on and get the win against the Rockets 🔥
RJ Barrett dropped 21/5/7. pic.twitter.com/rFEFCeIFSC – 10:05 PM
The Raptors hang on and get the win against the Rockets 🔥
RJ Barrett dropped 21/5/7. pic.twitter.com/rFEFCeIFSC – 10:05 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
20 minutes, 53 seconds is a season-low for Alperen Sengun
22 minutes, 24 seconds is the 4th lowest minutes total for Jalen Green this season – 10:03 PM
20 minutes, 53 seconds is a season-low for Alperen Sengun
22 minutes, 24 seconds is the 4th lowest minutes total for Jalen Green this season – 10:03 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
20 minutes, 53 seconds is a season-low for Alperen Sengun
22 minutes, 40 seconds is the 4th lowest minutes total for Jalen Green this season – 10:02 PM
20 minutes, 53 seconds is a season-low for Alperen Sengun
22 minutes, 40 seconds is the 4th lowest minutes total for Jalen Green this season – 10:02 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors have won 2 games in a row for the 1st time in more than a month. They’ll have a shot at their 1st 3-gm win streak of the season tomorrow. All they have to do is beat the NBA’s hottest team (Cavs, who have won 16 of 17) on 2nd night of a b2b. They should have Olynyk/Agbaji – 10:02 PM
Raptors have won 2 games in a row for the 1st time in more than a month. They’ll have a shot at their 1st 3-gm win streak of the season tomorrow. All they have to do is beat the NBA’s hottest team (Cavs, who have won 16 of 17) on 2nd night of a b2b. They should have Olynyk/Agbaji – 10:02 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
For the 3rd time in about 10 days, the Raptors have trouble closing a game – the hallmark of a young team. This time they pull it out, but just barely. Dillon Brooks and the Rockets cut the lead, once 22, down to 1 with 19s left, but Barrett hit a pair of FTs and Raps hold on D – 10:02 PM
For the 3rd time in about 10 days, the Raptors have trouble closing a game – the hallmark of a young team. This time they pull it out, but just barely. Dillon Brooks and the Rockets cut the lead, once 22, down to 1 with 19s left, but Barrett hit a pair of FTs and Raps hold on D – 10:02 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets probably should’ve just taken the 2 during that last possession and extend the game a little longer – 10:01 PM
Rockets probably should’ve just taken the 2 during that last possession and extend the game a little longer – 10:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jakob Poeltl tonight:
16 PTS
12 REB
6 BLK (ties career-high)
3 STL
First Raptor in franchise history to reach those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/jak… – 10:01 PM
Jakob Poeltl tonight:
16 PTS
12 REB
6 BLK (ties career-high)
3 STL
First Raptor in franchise history to reach those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/jak… – 10:01 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes win. Jeff Green misses a double pump at the buzzer. Good defence. 107-104.
25 for Quickley, 13-10-8 for Barnes, 16 and 12 for The Big Puzzle.
Raps go for the pizza party tomorrow vs. Cleveland. – 10:00 PM
‘Topes win. Jeff Green misses a double pump at the buzzer. Good defence. 107-104.
25 for Quickley, 13-10-8 for Barnes, 16 and 12 for The Big Puzzle.
Raps go for the pizza party tomorrow vs. Cleveland. – 10:00 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
This game is zany.
I would have fouled early and made them hit free throws, but what do I know. Now Houston gets another chance. – 9:59 PM
This game is zany.
I would have fouled early and made them hit free throws, but what do I know. Now Houston gets another chance. – 9:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Rockets miss a 3, but get offensive rebound and Udoka alertly calls timeout. 2.2 left for the Rockets to try to tie this game and a fan to be hit by a flying laptop. – 9:59 PM
Rockets miss a 3, but get offensive rebound and Udoka alertly calls timeout. 2.2 left for the Rockets to try to tie this game and a fan to be hit by a flying laptop. – 9:59 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Aaron Holiday misses a 3 to tie. Thompson got the rebound. Rockets time out with 2.2 left. – 9:58 PM
Aaron Holiday misses a 3 to tie. Thompson got the rebound. Rockets time out with 2.2 left. – 9:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Dillon Brooks 3 with 23 seconds left. Rockets sending R.J. Barrett to the line with Toronto up one. – 9:57 PM
Dillon Brooks 3 with 23 seconds left. Rockets sending R.J. Barrett to the line with Toronto up one. – 9:57 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Brooks hits a bomb of a 3, and it’s 105-104 Raptors. RJ shooting two with 18.9 left. – 9:57 PM
Brooks hits a bomb of a 3, and it’s 105-104 Raptors. RJ shooting two with 18.9 left. – 9:57 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jeff Green comes up short on a wide-open 3. Ball called out of bounds off Barnes. Raptors challenge. – 9:53 PM
Jeff Green comes up short on a wide-open 3. Ball called out of bounds off Barnes. Raptors challenge. – 9:53 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Rockets, down 4 with 29.6 seconds left, win a challenge to negate a foul and keep the ball. Here we go – 9:53 PM
Rockets, down 4 with 29.6 seconds left, win a challenge to negate a foul and keep the ball. Here we go – 9:53 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Don’t forget: When the Raptors get bad, inbound horror returns. (Although I recall some in Game 6 of The Finals, too.) – 9:52 PM
Don’t forget: When the Raptors get bad, inbound horror returns. (Although I recall some in Game 6 of The Finals, too.) – 9:52 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Rockets cut lead to 4, foul Barnes, but that call is being challenged. I would imagine if the Rockets win it will be a jump ball instead of Rockets ball. – 9:51 PM
Rockets cut lead to 4, foul Barnes, but that call is being challenged. I would imagine if the Rockets win it will be a jump ball instead of Rockets ball. – 9:51 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
After an Aaron Holiday drive, pulling the Rockets to within four, he was called for a foul on a steal with 29 seconds left. Rockets challenging the call. – 9:51 PM
After an Aaron Holiday drive, pulling the Rockets to within four, he was called for a foul on a steal with 29 seconds left. Rockets challenging the call. – 9:51 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 6. 35 seconds left and they might be a fun — and at times infuriating — group to watch – 9:50 PM
Raptors up 6. 35 seconds left and they might be a fun — and at times infuriating — group to watch – 9:50 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Scottie Barnes with one of the best 4-for-16 games you’ll ever see. Basically saved the game with a near tip dunk that eventually ended up being corralled by Poeltl. Has 10 rebounds eight assists, 2 blocks (and a couple more that were just after the whistle), 2 steals. – 9:49 PM
Scottie Barnes with one of the best 4-for-16 games you’ll ever see. Basically saved the game with a near tip dunk that eventually ended up being corralled by Poeltl. Has 10 rebounds eight assists, 2 blocks (and a couple more that were just after the whistle), 2 steals. – 9:49 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets have 22 turnovers and have allowed 17 offensive rebounds – 9:48 PM
Rockets have 22 turnovers and have allowed 17 offensive rebounds – 9:48 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dillon Brooks has scored 8 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the Raptors’ lead (once 22) is down to 5 inside the final minute of the game. Still his house, apparently. – 9:47 PM
Dillon Brooks has scored 8 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the Raptors’ lead (once 22) is down to 5 inside the final minute of the game. Still his house, apparently. – 9:47 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
RJ Barrett STUFFS IT
(Via @raptors)
pic.twitter.com/CER9Xl3qNg – 9:47 PM
RJ Barrett STUFFS IT
(Via @raptors)
pic.twitter.com/CER9Xl3qNg – 9:47 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Great effort by Scottie to keep a rebound alive, preventing the Rockets from having a chance to cut the lead down from 5. – 9:47 PM
Great effort by Scottie to keep a rebound alive, preventing the Rockets from having a chance to cut the lead down from 5. – 9:47 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
A moment of Washington Generals vs. Washington Generals here. Timeout with Raptors up 7 and 3:35 left – 9:42 PM
A moment of Washington Generals vs. Washington Generals here. Timeout with Raptors up 7 and 3:35 left – 9:42 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
IQ just made a wild pass in transition, with Bruce Brown missing the gimme layup. – 9:41 PM
IQ just made a wild pass in transition, with Bruce Brown missing the gimme layup. – 9:41 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Dillon Brooks with consecutive 3s and the Rockets are within five with 4:35 left. – 9:41 PM
Dillon Brooks with consecutive 3s and the Rockets are within five with 4:35 left. – 9:41 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Dillon Brooks offensive foul.
Dillon Brooks Canadian contribution tribute video.
Game ops play Drake Dillon Brooks reference that many belive is a diss.
Brooks nails back-to-back three-pointers to cut Raptors lead to 5. – 9:40 PM
Dillon Brooks offensive foul.
Dillon Brooks Canadian contribution tribute video.
Game ops play Drake Dillon Brooks reference that many belive is a diss.
Brooks nails back-to-back three-pointers to cut Raptors lead to 5. – 9:40 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Cheers for Dillon Brooks in honor of his play for Team Canada. – 9:39 PM
Cheers for Dillon Brooks in honor of his play for Team Canada. – 9:39 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Offensive basket interference called on Jabari Smith Jr.. Would have cut Raptors lead to seven. Many Rockets checking out the iPad during the time out, but no way they can challenge. – 9:37 PM
Offensive basket interference called on Jabari Smith Jr.. Would have cut Raptors lead to seven. Many Rockets checking out the iPad during the time out, but no way they can challenge. – 9:37 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
The old timey Rockets (Jeff Green and Reggie Bullock) won’t let them go down easy.
Immanuel Quickley has been outstanding for the Raptors, Barrett and Poeltl solid. Barnes can’t hit a shot but is doing everything else. “Jack of all trades” is what Kelly Olynyk called him. – 9:35 PM
The old timey Rockets (Jeff Green and Reggie Bullock) won’t let them go down easy.
Immanuel Quickley has been outstanding for the Raptors, Barrett and Poeltl solid. Barnes can’t hit a shot but is doing everything else. “Jack of all trades” is what Kelly Olynyk called him. – 9:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. still the only Rockets starter in double figures with 10. But he does have 11 rebounds, including a career-high 7 offensive boards. – 9:34 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. still the only Rockets starter in double figures with 10. But he does have 11 rebounds, including a career-high 7 offensive boards. – 9:34 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets on an 8-0 run with a bucket from Jeff Green before 3s from Bullock and Smith. Down 11, as close as they have been in the second half. – 9:27 PM
Rockets on an 8-0 run with a bucket from Jeff Green before 3s from Bullock and Smith. Down 11, as close as they have been in the second half. – 9:27 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
1 more to go
Rockets: 71
Raptors: 88 pic.twitter.com/rmoSMVy1Nt – 9:23 PM
1 more to go
Rockets: 71
Raptors: 88 pic.twitter.com/rmoSMVy1Nt – 9:23 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Rockets Cam Whitmore sprained his ankle and done for the night. He leads Houston with 17. – 9:22 PM
Rockets Cam Whitmore sprained his ankle and done for the night. He leads Houston with 17. – 9:22 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
88-71 after 3Q for the Raptors. 22 assists on 34 field goals. Quickley with 20 pts, Barrett with 17 and 7a, Barnes with five points and 8a. – 9:21 PM
88-71 after 3Q for the Raptors. 22 assists on 34 field goals. Quickley with 20 pts, Barrett with 17 and 7a, Barnes with five points and 8a. – 9:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors 88, Rockets 71 after 3. Raptors outscoring Rockets, 25-9, off turnovers, 16-10 in second-chance points. No Rockets starter in double figures. Cam Whitmore out with a sprained right ankle. – 9:20 PM
Raptors 88, Rockets 71 after 3. Raptors outscoring Rockets, 25-9, off turnovers, 16-10 in second-chance points. No Rockets starter in double figures. Cam Whitmore out with a sprained right ankle. – 9:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors 88, Rockets 71 after 3; Quickley’s got 20, RJ 17;
solid all around game – 9:20 PM
Raptors 88, Rockets 71 after 3; Quickley’s got 20, RJ 17;
solid all around game – 9:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors PR confirms ref Courtney Kirkland left at the half with an illness – 9:18 PM
Raptors PR confirms ref Courtney Kirkland left at the half with an illness – 9:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Oh yeah, Raptors looking quite good and up 16 with 3 minutes left in the third. They’re not beating the Bird-McHale-Parish Celtics but … – 9:12 PM
Oh yeah, Raptors looking quite good and up 16 with 3 minutes left in the third. They’re not beating the Bird-McHale-Parish Celtics but … – 9:12 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Sengun’s first assist of the night comes with 4 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter – 9:10 PM
Sengun’s first assist of the night comes with 4 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter – 9:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Got a chance to catch up with Bruce Brown briefly pre-game. What was it like NOT to get traded? pic.twitter.com/ds6ELZxp0G – 9:09 PM
Got a chance to catch up with Bruce Brown briefly pre-game. What was it like NOT to get traded? pic.twitter.com/ds6ELZxp0G – 9:09 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
We seem to have lost referee Courtney Kirkland at halftime, the fine folks at Raptors PR are checking on what happened
Don’t think, as one smart aleck here said, it was because of an Ime Udoka death stare – 9:03 PM
We seem to have lost referee Courtney Kirkland at halftime, the fine folks at Raptors PR are checking on what happened
Don’t think, as one smart aleck here said, it was because of an Ime Udoka death stare – 9:03 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors lead up to 22. Officials down to two. It seems Courtney Kirkland is out. – 8:58 PM
Raptors lead up to 22. Officials down to two. It seems Courtney Kirkland is out. – 8:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Cam Whitmore checking in less than three minutes into the second half. Replaces Jabari Smith Jr. – 8:57 PM
Cam Whitmore checking in less than three minutes into the second half. Replaces Jabari Smith Jr. – 8:57 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Kelly Olynyk literally grew up with the Raptors. His mom was a scorekeeper for 10 years for them, his dad was a guest coach under Lenny Wilkens one year. He’s ecstatic to be home and a Raptor: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… pic.twitter.com/aUXehBWpgG – 8:50 PM
Kelly Olynyk literally grew up with the Raptors. His mom was a scorekeeper for 10 years for them, his dad was a guest coach under Lenny Wilkens one year. He’s ecstatic to be home and a Raptor: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… pic.twitter.com/aUXehBWpgG – 8:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors 61, Rockets 49 at half. Rockets starters, save Smith who played with the reserves, were outscored by between 16 and 21 points each. Whitmore with 17. Had a season high 25 against the Raptors last week. Rockets with 12 turnovers. – 8:40 PM
Raptors 61, Rockets 49 at half. Rockets starters, save Smith who played with the reserves, were outscored by between 16 and 21 points each. Whitmore with 17. Had a season high 25 against the Raptors last week. Rockets with 12 turnovers. – 8:40 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors got embarrassed in Houston a week ago. Different story tonight so far. Up 61-49 at the half. Gary Trent Jr. four steals, 8 points. Quickley 15, Barett 12, BRown 11. Cam Whitmore 17 off Rockets bench. – 8:38 PM
Raptors got embarrassed in Houston a week ago. Different story tonight so far. Up 61-49 at the half. Gary Trent Jr. four steals, 8 points. Quickley 15, Barett 12, BRown 11. Cam Whitmore 17 off Rockets bench. – 8:38 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
61-49 Raptors at half time. Quickly with 15, Barrett with 12 points and four assists, Barnes with four points, four rebounds and six assists. Bruce Brown with 11 off the bench. Cam Whitmore with 17 for Houston. – 8:38 PM
61-49 Raptors at half time. Quickly with 15, Barrett with 12 points and four assists, Barnes with four points, four rebounds and six assists. Bruce Brown with 11 off the bench. Cam Whitmore with 17 for Houston. – 8:38 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The former Knicks, Quickley and Barrett, in the 1st half: 27 points, 10-16 FG, 4-9 3P.
Still-a-Raptor Bruce Brown has 11 off the bench, and Toronto has scored 18 points off 12 Houston turnovers. Good half. Raps lead by 12. – 8:38 PM
The former Knicks, Quickley and Barrett, in the 1st half: 27 points, 10-16 FG, 4-9 3P.
Still-a-Raptor Bruce Brown has 11 off the bench, and Toronto has scored 18 points off 12 Houston turnovers. Good half. Raps lead by 12. – 8:38 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Halftime in Toronto
@PNCBank | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/23UYQ4CsRU – 8:38 PM
Halftime in Toronto
@PNCBank | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/23UYQ4CsRU – 8:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets all over the officials about a no call at the end of the half. Tate got knocked to the floor before a Barnes rebound and put-back. Udoka incensed. – 8:37 PM
Rockets all over the officials about a no call at the end of the half. Tate got knocked to the floor before a Barnes rebound and put-back. Udoka incensed. – 8:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps lead 61-49 after Jak gets away with a loose ball foul, leading to a Scottie putback. 15 for Quickley, 12 for RJ, 11 for Brown, 17 for Whitemore. – 8:36 PM
Raps lead 61-49 after Jak gets away with a loose ball foul, leading to a Scottie putback. 15 for Quickley, 12 for RJ, 11 for Brown, 17 for Whitemore. – 8:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green up to four turnovers. Rockets have 11 with 3:50 left in the half. Rockets getting outscored, 16-6, off turnovers, leading to a nine-point Toronto lead. – 8:29 PM
Jalen Green up to four turnovers. Rockets have 11 with 3:50 left in the half. Rockets getting outscored, 16-6, off turnovers, leading to a nine-point Toronto lead. – 8:29 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
birthday boy cashing in from the corner 🎯 pic.twitter.com/MsSx45H9lo – 8:27 PM
birthday boy cashing in from the corner 🎯 pic.twitter.com/MsSx45H9lo – 8:27 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green seemed genuinely worried about a front-row fan after he was bumped into her while hitting a 3. She seems OK, and amused. – 8:23 PM
Jalen Green seemed genuinely worried about a front-row fan after he was bumped into her while hitting a 3. She seems OK, and amused. – 8:23 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
The Raptors tribute video for #Rockets Fred VanVleet tonight. pic.twitter.com/FnqK2ag1FQ – 8:20 PM
The Raptors tribute video for #Rockets Fred VanVleet tonight. pic.twitter.com/FnqK2ag1FQ – 8:20 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
CAM’S ON 🔥
10 PTS off the bench already! pic.twitter.com/spJNOzAIFo – 8:17 PM
CAM’S ON 🔥
10 PTS off the bench already! pic.twitter.com/spJNOzAIFo – 8:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets second unit — Holiday, Whitmore, Green and Tate, with Smith — on an 11-0 run, cut a 14-point lead to 6-33 in just 78 seconds. Whitmore with 10 points in seven minutes. – 8:15 PM
Rockets second unit — Holiday, Whitmore, Green and Tate, with Smith — on an 11-0 run, cut a 14-point lead to 6-33 in just 78 seconds. Whitmore with 10 points in seven minutes. – 8:15 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Impressive 1Q from Raptors who are up 34-20 on Fred VanVleet-less Rockets. Quickley leads with nine points. Raptors have 10 assists already. – 8:08 PM
Impressive 1Q from Raptors who are up 34-20 on Fred VanVleet-less Rockets. Quickley leads with nine points. Raptors have 10 assists already. – 8:08 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Raptors 34, Rockets 20 after 1. Not sure what was worst for the Rockets. Probably the turnovers (8.) But could be the defense. (Raptors 12 of 17 inside the 3-point line.) Maybe the 3-point shooting (0 for 5.) Or passing (3 assists.) Not a good quarter. – 8:08 PM
Raptors 34, Rockets 20 after 1. Not sure what was worst for the Rockets. Probably the turnovers (8.) But could be the defense. (Raptors 12 of 17 inside the 3-point line.) Maybe the 3-point shooting (0 for 5.) Or passing (3 assists.) Not a good quarter. – 8:08 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 34-20 after a quarter, Quickley’s got 9 and Toronto has 10 assists on 14 baskets. – 8:08 PM
Raptors up 34-20 after a quarter, Quickley’s got 9 and Toronto has 10 assists on 14 baskets. – 8:08 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of the 1st
Rockets: 20
Raptors: 34 pic.twitter.com/uVIb7ck1ty – 8:08 PM
End of the 1st
Rockets: 20
Raptors: 34 pic.twitter.com/uVIb7ck1ty – 8:08 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps up 34-20 after a quarter. 9 for IQ, 6 off bench for Brown, Rockets on pace for 32 turnovers. – 8:07 PM
Raps up 34-20 after a quarter. 9 for IQ, 6 off bench for Brown, Rockets on pace for 32 turnovers. – 8:07 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Good to see this energy to start the game after the way the Rockets handed it to the Raps in Houston – 8:00 PM
Good to see this energy to start the game after the way the Rockets handed it to the Raps in Houston – 8:00 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
In honour of VanVleet’s return, here is one of my favourite dumb stories I’ve written — on why nobody can say “VanVleet” correctly.
theathletic.com/2972533/2021/1… – 7:59 PM
In honour of VanVleet’s return, here is one of my favourite dumb stories I’ve written — on why nobody can say “VanVleet” correctly.
theathletic.com/2972533/2021/1… – 7:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Rockets with a very unVanVleetian 1-to-5 assist-to-turnover ratio. – 7:58 PM
The Rockets with a very unVanVleetian 1-to-5 assist-to-turnover ratio. – 7:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Foul on Brooks upgraded to a clear-path foul. Gary Trent Jr. puts in a couple free throws for a nine-point lead and Raptors keep possession. – 7:56 PM
Foul on Brooks upgraded to a clear-path foul. Gary Trent Jr. puts in a couple free throws for a nine-point lead and Raptors keep possession. – 7:56 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
If Dillon Brooks were on it he would have wore a LeBron Team USA jersey to the arena tonight. – 7:55 PM
If Dillon Brooks were on it he would have wore a LeBron Team USA jersey to the arena tonight. – 7:55 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Tough start for Dillon Brooks. He is 1 of 4 with two fouls in less than six minutes. Udoka keeps him on the floor, matched up with Barrett. – 7:52 PM
Tough start for Dillon Brooks. He is 1 of 4 with two fouls in less than six minutes. Udoka keeps him on the floor, matched up with Barrett. – 7:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
So much for holding it together. Clearly emotional, Fred VanVleet blows kisses to the crowd as they give him a standing ovation in his return to Toronto. pic.twitter.com/sXJYEB1fJ0 – 7:49 PM
So much for holding it together. Clearly emotional, Fred VanVleet blows kisses to the crowd as they give him a standing ovation in his return to Toronto. pic.twitter.com/sXJYEB1fJ0 – 7:49 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Great tribute video and a standing ovation for Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/nkyHgwk1Ox – 7:49 PM
Great tribute video and a standing ovation for Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/nkyHgwk1Ox – 7:49 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Standing O for Fred VanVleet. No tears as far as I could tell. Very warm reception – 7:49 PM
Standing O for Fred VanVleet. No tears as far as I could tell. Very warm reception – 7:49 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
From undrafted
NBA Champion.
Appreciate you for everything @FredVanVleet 🤝 pic.twitter.com/b1LDCr4sPf – 7:47 PM
From undrafted
NBA Champion.Appreciate you for everything @FredVanVleet 🤝 pic.twitter.com/b1LDCr4sPf – 7:47 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Nice welcome back Raptors video for Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/kAb4RtRPSG – 7:47 PM
Nice welcome back Raptors video for Fred VanVleet pic.twitter.com/kAb4RtRPSG – 7:47 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets coach Ime Udoka with an early time out. Rockets not doing much of that passing or defending stuff so far. – 7:46 PM
Rockets coach Ime Udoka with an early time out. Rockets not doing much of that passing or defending stuff so far. – 7:46 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Figure the FVV vidoe has to be in usual first timeout of first quarter time slot – 7:42 PM
Figure the FVV vidoe has to be in usual first timeout of first quarter time slot – 7:42 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Scottie Barnes just introduced pre-game for the first time as an NBA all-star. – 7:39 PM
Scottie Barnes just introduced pre-game for the first time as an NBA all-star. – 7:39 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nice cheers for Dillon Brooks, introduced as “from Mississauga…” – 7:36 PM
Nice cheers for Dillon Brooks, introduced as “from Mississauga…” – 7:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
If anybody thinks this was the Wrestlemania plan when The Rock came back to WWE, I have some beachfront property in Idaho to sell you.
And with that: Raps-Rockets, next. – 7:32 PM
If anybody thinks this was the Wrestlemania plan when The Rock came back to WWE, I have some beachfront property in Idaho to sell you.
And with that: Raps-Rockets, next. – 7:32 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The NBA has no sense of humour because Ben Taylor is not refereeing Raptors-Rockets in Fred VanVleet’s return to Toronto – 7:30 PM
The NBA has no sense of humour because Ben Taylor is not refereeing Raptors-Rockets in Fred VanVleet’s return to Toronto – 7:30 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Boarding a connecting flight in Houston. Two strangers are talking loudly in line.
One lady is coming back from a backpacking trip in Honduras. The dude is bragging about living in an RV across from a Whole Foods and Matthew McConaughey.
You guessed it, we’re landing in Austin. – 7:28 PM
Boarding a connecting flight in Houston. Two strangers are talking loudly in line.
One lady is coming back from a backpacking trip in Honduras. The dude is bragging about living in an RV across from a Whole Foods and Matthew McConaughey.
You guessed it, we’re landing in Austin. – 7:28 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re live talking #Rockets before the game against the Raptors tips off tonight. playback.tv/rocketswatch?s… – 7:18 PM
We’re live talking #Rockets before the game against the Raptors tips off tonight. playback.tv/rocketswatch?s… – 7:18 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
I asked Kelly Olynyk about reuniting with RJ Barrett: “It’s crazy. I don’t know what are the chances of that are, that we both get traded to the same team, but it’s fun.
I play with RJ for a month every summer, but now I get to do it full-time … 1/2 – 7:10 PM
I asked Kelly Olynyk about reuniting with RJ Barrett: “It’s crazy. I don’t know what are the chances of that are, that we both get traded to the same team, but it’s fun.
I play with RJ for a month every summer, but now I get to do it full-time … 1/2 – 7:10 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr, Şengün, Green, Thompson.
Raptors starters: Barnes, Barrett, Poeltl, Trent Jr., Quickley. – 7:04 PM
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr, Şengün, Green, Thompson.
Raptors starters: Barnes, Barrett, Poeltl, Trent Jr., Quickley. – 7:04 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Fred VanVleet shooting in the Six. pic.twitter.com/DGqywuotwo – 7:02 PM
Fred VanVleet shooting in the Six. pic.twitter.com/DGqywuotwo – 7:02 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets starters tonight:
G – Amen Thompson
G – Jalen Green
F – Dillon Brooks
F – Jabari Smith Jr
C – Alperen Sengun
Raptors starters:
G – Immanuel Quickley
G – Gary Trent Jr
F – RJ Barrett
F – Scottie Barnes
C – Jakob Poeltl – 7:02 PM
#Rockets starters tonight:
G – Amen Thompson
G – Jalen Green
F – Dillon Brooks
F – Jabari Smith Jr
C – Alperen Sengun
Raptors starters:
G – Immanuel Quickley
G – Gary Trent Jr
F – RJ Barrett
F – Scottie Barnes
C – Jakob Poeltl – 7:02 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Newest Raptor and Toronto’s own Kelly Olynyk: “It’s a full circle moment. It’s really cool to look back at how monumental the Raptors have been in my life… To be putting on this jersey and these shirts and hats and stuff, it’s something that you can’t put into words” pic.twitter.com/TzUT43QKK8 – 6:39 PM
Newest Raptor and Toronto’s own Kelly Olynyk: “It’s a full circle moment. It’s really cool to look back at how monumental the Raptors have been in my life… To be putting on this jersey and these shirts and hats and stuff, it’s something that you can’t put into words” pic.twitter.com/TzUT43QKK8 – 6:39 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Kelly Olynyk: “I would love to be here for the rest of my career if that plays out.” – 6:29 PM
Kelly Olynyk: “I would love to be here for the rest of my career if that plays out.” – 6:29 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Kelly Olynyk’s Mom was part of the scoring crew for the Raptors, his Dad was an associate coach, Kelly grew up listening to games on the radio before bed … now being a Raptor? “Surreal” pic.twitter.com/Nceg0pN6JD – 6:28 PM
Kelly Olynyk’s Mom was part of the scoring crew for the Raptors, his Dad was an associate coach, Kelly grew up listening to games on the radio before bed … now being a Raptor? “Surreal” pic.twitter.com/Nceg0pN6JD – 6:28 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Kelly Olynyk said it’s been a whirlwind. “Toronto kind of came out of nowhere. It’s really cool.” pic.twitter.com/8uSaystoWB – 6:25 PM
Kelly Olynyk said it’s been a whirlwind. “Toronto kind of came out of nowhere. It’s really cool.” pic.twitter.com/8uSaystoWB – 6:25 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“Whassup, whassup.” – Kelly Olynyk, very happy.
“Toronto kind of came out of nowhere. … It heated up and it was very exciting.” – 6:24 PM
“Whassup, whassup.” – Kelly Olynyk, very happy.
“Toronto kind of came out of nowhere. … It heated up and it was very exciting.” – 6:24 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA picks: Nuggets, Raptors among Friday’s best bets plus a Brandon Miller player prop
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 6:05 PM
NBA picks: Nuggets, Raptors among Friday’s best bets plus a Brandon Miller player prop
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 6:05 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Olynyk and Agbaji are available to play but it’s not expected that they’ll see the floor for Raptors tonight. Trade, travel, first of a back to back, it’s all adding up to a night to catch breath, watch the new team and play Saturday – 6:02 PM
Olynyk and Agbaji are available to play but it’s not expected that they’ll see the floor for Raptors tonight. Trade, travel, first of a back to back, it’s all adding up to a night to catch breath, watch the new team and play Saturday – 6:02 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Olynyk and Agbaji are available but not expected to play tonight because of heavy travel and back to back.
Darko said as of now, Scottie is the backup point guard. – 6:00 PM
Olynyk and Agbaji are available but not expected to play tonight because of heavy travel and back to back.
Darko said as of now, Scottie is the backup point guard. – 6:00 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji will be available tonight but will not play – 5:59 PM
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji will be available tonight but will not play – 5:59 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
With Schroder gone, the Raptors don’t have a traditional backup PG on the roster. Rajakovic confirms something that Webster hinted at yesterday: Barnes will run the point with the second unit. Scottie and Quickley will continue to split ball handling duties with the starters. – 5:58 PM
With Schroder gone, the Raptors don’t have a traditional backup PG on the roster. Rajakovic confirms something that Webster hinted at yesterday: Barnes will run the point with the second unit. Scottie and Quickley will continue to split ball handling duties with the starters. – 5:58 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
A crash course in Raptors basketball is happening now pic.twitter.com/LDOblueont – 5:53 PM
A crash course in Raptors basketball is happening now pic.twitter.com/LDOblueont – 5:53 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Olynyk and Agbaji have cleared medical and will both be available for the Raptors tonight. – 5:48 PM
Olynyk and Agbaji have cleared medical and will both be available for the Raptors tonight. – 5:48 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
‘Welcome to the Raptors Kelly, I’m Darko’ pic.twitter.com/9Z1cVJoZPq – 5:33 PM
‘Welcome to the Raptors Kelly, I’m Darko’ pic.twitter.com/9Z1cVJoZPq – 5:33 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Looks like the Raptors’ trade acquisitions made it in plenty of time and Toronto’s own Kelly Olynyk is happy to be here. pic.twitter.com/siOwsL4Anw – 5:22 PM
Looks like the Raptors’ trade acquisitions made it in plenty of time and Toronto’s own Kelly Olynyk is happy to be here. pic.twitter.com/siOwsL4Anw – 5:22 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
They they North (still.) ICYMI, how about a couple homecoming stories today, eh? Dillon Brooks happy to be home where he is much more than Dillon the Villain. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… And Fred VanVleet back to where he’s forever celebrated as a champion. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 5:09 PM
They they North (still.) ICYMI, how about a couple homecoming stories today, eh? Dillon Brooks happy to be home where he is much more than Dillon the Villain. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… And Fred VanVleet back to where he’s forever celebrated as a champion. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 5:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji will be introduced to the Toronto media before tonight’s game vs Houston. Still TBD on whether or not they’ll be able to play, but the Raptors are hopeful (depends when they clear medical). If not tonight, they’ll be available vs Cleveland tomorrow. – 4:52 PM
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji will be introduced to the Toronto media before tonight’s game vs Houston. Still TBD on whether or not they’ll be able to play, but the Raptors are hopeful (depends when they clear medical). If not tonight, they’ll be available vs Cleveland tomorrow. – 4:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m really starting to feel like the Spurs are going to get a No. 7 overall pick out of a top-6 protection from the Raptors this year and then get a No. 11 overall pick from the Bulls next year out of a top-10 protection. – 3:20 PM
I’m really starting to feel like the Spurs are going to get a No. 7 overall pick out of a top-6 protection from the Raptors this year and then get a No. 11 overall pick from the Bulls next year out of a top-10 protection. – 3:20 PM