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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.