Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 32 | 32 | 37 | 134 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Suns pulled away from the Hornets 134-119. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.