Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 132 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 13 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns shocked the Hornets 132-131 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.