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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 28 30 20 109
New Orleans HornetsHornets 34 26 26 27 113

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets survived the Suns 113-109. Hornets' offense had its way with the Suns. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.