Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 39 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 136 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Suns 136-119. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.