Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 93 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets rolled past the Suns 126-93. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.