Raptors set franchise record with 45 2nd-quarter points vs. Rockets

by William Lou
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The Houston Rockets had absolutely no answers for the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Toronto set a franchise record for most points in the second quarter by dumping 45 on the Rockets as part of a 76-point first-half effort.

The Raptors shot 13-of-18 from the field to go along with 16-of-20 from the charity stripe while recording eight assists and three triples in the second.

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Houston entered the game as the eighth-ranked defense riding a six-game win streak, but the Raptors had all the answers in their eventual 129-113 victory.

Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan scored 46 combined points to go along with 15 assists, while C.J. Miles and OG Anunoby had standout performances in support.

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