Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Suns 108-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.