Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Hornets 105-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.