Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
73
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 26 | 17 | 11 | 73 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Suns 125-73. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.