Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 29 | 37 | 26 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Hornets pulled away from the Suns 116-103. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.