Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Hornets 111-101. Every possession went the Suns way. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.