Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 30 | 27 | 41 | 119 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Suns 119-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.