Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 24 | 28 | 36 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Hornets 118-109. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.