Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 39 | 33 | 11 | 28 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Hornets 111-103. Every possession went the Suns way. Suns' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Suns couldn't shake the cold spell. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.