Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 33 | 43 | 27 | 131 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Hornets 131-128. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. 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.
- 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.