Clash at Scotiabank Arena: Houston Rockets Take On Toronto Raptors

As the Houston Rockets gear up to face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from their recent high-scoring victory. The Rockets' last outing on November 8 against the Orlando Magic showcased an offensive clinic, ending in a 134-127 win. With a record of 2 wins and 9 losses, they're looking to build on this success.

The Rockets demonstrated remarkable shooting efficiency in their previous game, with a field goal percentage of 53 and an even more impressive three-point percentage of 50. Their ability to spread the floor and knock down shots from beyond the arc could be pivotal against the Raptors' defense. Additionally, with an average of 31 assists per game recently, it's clear that when the ball moves well for them offensively, they're hard to stop.

However, defense remains a concern for HOU as they allowed over 120 points against both Orlando and in their prior loss to Minnesota Timberwolves on November 6. The defensive rating from these games indicates that improvements are needed if they want to contain teams like TOR who have versatile scoring options.

On the other side of the court, TOR will not make things easy for HOU. They come into this matchup after showing resilience in past games and will look to exploit any defensive lapses by HOU. The Raptors' balanced attack and ability to create turnovers could disrupt HOU's rhythm.

For HOU fans hoping for another win streak start like last season's surprise run post All-Star break – it’s time for cautious optimism but also realism about where improvements are necessary.

Looking ahead at what might unfold at Scotiabank Arena; if HOU maintains their offensive firepower while tightening up defensively – particularly beyond the arc where opponents have found too much comfort – there’s potential for an upset on foreign ground.

The scheduled date is November 9th at Scotiabank Arena with tip-off set for a late evening start time of 7:30 PM EST (6:30 PM CST). Fans can catch all action live on TSN internationally or SportsNet SW channel number 674 locally away from home.