Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Hornets 114-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.