Rockets vs. Raptors: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The NBA has no sense of humour as a result of Ben Taylor isn’t 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 speaking loudly in line.
One woman is getting back from a backpacking journey in Honduras. The dude is bragging about residing in an RV throughout from a Entire Meals and Matthew McConaughey.
You guessed it, we’re touchdown in Austin. – 7:28 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re dwell speaking #Rockets earlier than the sport in opposition to the Raptors ideas off tonight. playback.television/rocketswatch?s… – 7:18 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
I requested Kelly Olynyk about reuniting with RJ Barrett: “It’s loopy. I don’t know what are the probabilities of which might be, that we each get traded to the identical workforce, however it’s enjoyable.
I play with RJ for a month each summer time, however now I get to do it full-time … 1/2 – 7:10 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Brooks, Smith Jr, Şengün, Inexperienced, Thompson.
Raptors starters: Barnes, Barrett, Poeltl, Trent Jr., Quickley. – 7:04 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Fred VanVleet capturing within the Six. pic.twitter.com/DGqywuotwo – 7:02 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets starters tonight:
G – Amen Thompson
G – Jalen Inexperienced
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
Latest Raptor and Toronto’s personal Kelly Olynyk: “It’s a full circle second. It’s actually cool to look again at how monumental the Raptors have been in my life… To be placing on this jersey and these shirts and hats and stuff, it’s one thing that you may’t put into phrases” pic.twitter.com/TzUT43QKK8 – 6:39 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Kelly Olynyk: “I might like to be right here for the remainder of my profession if that performs out.” – 6:29 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Kelly Olynyk’s Mother was a part of the scoring crew for the Raptors, his Dad was an affiliate coach, Kelly grew up listening to video games on the radio earlier than mattress … now being a Raptor? “Surreal” pic.twitter.com/Nceg0pN6JD – 6:28 PM

Toronto Raptors @Raptors
📍Toronto pic.twitter.com/8Ao3S4NjMv – 6:26 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Kelly Olynyk mentioned it’s been a whirlwind. “Toronto type of got here out of nowhere. It’s actually cool.” pic.twitter.com/8uSaystoWB – 6:25 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“Whassup, whassup.” – Kelly Olynyk, very joyful.
“Toronto type of got here out of nowhere. … It heated up and it was very thrilling.” – 6:24 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
New Raptor Ochai Agbaji pic.twitter.com/xE8wC8a2pf – 6:16 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
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Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Olynyk and Agbaji can be found to play however it’s not anticipated that they’ll see the ground for Raptors tonight. Commerce, journey, first of a again to again, it’s all including as much as an evening to catch breath, watch the brand new workforce and play Saturday – 6:02 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Olynyk and Agbaji can be found however not anticipated to play tonight due to heavy journey and again to again.
Darko mentioned as of now, Scottie is the backup level guard. – 6:00 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji can be accessible tonight however won’t play – 5:59 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
With Schroder gone, the Raptors don’t have a standard backup PG on the roster. Rajakovic confirms one thing that Webster hinted at yesterday: Barnes will run the purpose with the second unit. Scottie and Quickley will proceed to separate ball dealing with duties with the starters. – 5:58 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
A crash course in Raptors basketball is occurring now pic.twitter.com/LDOblueont – 5:53 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
The brand new Raptors can be found tonight. – 5:49 PM

Eric Smith @Eric__Smith
Agbaji & Olynyk are AVAILABLE to play tonight. – 5:48 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Olynyk and Agbaji have cleared medical and can each be accessible for the Raptors tonight. – 5:48 PM

Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Agbaji, Olynyk, Porter are all accessible to play tonight – 5:48 PM

Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji will play tonight – 5:47 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
‘Welcome to the Raptors Kelly, I’m Darko’ pic.twitter.com/9Z1cVJoZPq – 5:33 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Appears just like the Raptors’ commerce acquisitions made it in loads of time and Toronto’s personal Kelly Olynyk is joyful to be right here. pic.twitter.com/siOwsL4Anw – 5:22 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
They they North (nonetheless.) ICYMI, how a few couple homecoming tales right this moment, eh? Dillon Brooks joyful to be house the place he’s rather more than Dillon the Villain. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… And Fred VanVleet again to the place he’s ceaselessly celebrated as a champion. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 5:09 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji can be launched to the Toronto media earlier than tonight’s sport vs Houston. Nonetheless TBD on whether or not or not they’ll be capable to play, however the Raptors are hopeful (relies upon after they clear medical). If not tonight, they’ll be accessible vs Cleveland tomorrow. – 4:52 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m actually beginning to really feel just like the Spurs are going to get a No. 7 general select of a top-6 safety from the Raptors this yr after which get a No. 11 general choose from the Bulls subsequent yr out of a top-10 safety. – 3:20 PM