Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 87 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 31 | 36 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Hornets 116-87. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.