Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 32 | 11 | 24 | 86 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 17 | 30 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Hornets 94-86. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.