Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 34 | 24 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Suns 112-103. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.