Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Hornets 119-107. Suns torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · 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.