The Houston Rockets (23-27) play against the Toronto Raptors (18-33) at Scotiabank Arena
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday February 9, 2024
Houston Rockets 49, Toronto Raptors 61 (Half)
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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
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
