Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 32 | 35 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Suns 121-116. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.