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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
129
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 23 33 36 37 129
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 23 25 21 102

After Action Report

The Suns rolled past the Hornets 129-102. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.