Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
145
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 41 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Suns 145-121. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.