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Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 27 26 24 104
New Orleans HornetsHornets 21 27 25 24 97

After Action Report

The Suns held off the Hornets 104-97. Every possession went the Suns way. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.