Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 25 | 37 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns snuck past the Hornets 121-116. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.