Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 36 | 29 | 24 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Suns 111-108. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · 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.