After the first-quarter, it appeared the Toronto Raptors might just run the Houston Rockets off the floor. Toronto doubled up Houston in the opening frame, holding a historically great Rockets offense to just 16 points overall, while scoring 32 of their own.
The second quarter was played to a near draw. The Rockets managed to fend off the Raptors bench mob unit, and trailed by 15 heading into the break. The second half was not as pretty for Toronto. Houston found their offensive rhythm, punching in 30-points or more in both quarters.
Houston climbed their way back and a monster James Harden three-pointer tied the game at 102-102 with just over two-minutes remaining.