Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
84
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 17 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 84 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Suns 129-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.