Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Suns 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.