Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Hornets 102-100. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.