Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Hornets 116-109. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.