Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 30 | 20 | 33 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Suns 127-107. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.