Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 37 | 28 | 23 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Hornets 111-96. Suns torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · 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.