"Despite entering Wednesday night's game with 17 losses in the past 19 games, the Hornets showed a drive to start off a new month with better execution. They tried, and they achieved their highest scoring first half of the season, but it wasn't enough to save the Hornets from a 120-103 defeat to the Phoenix Suns in front of 13,598 at the New Orleans Arena.

Similar to several losses this season, the Hornets lacked a closer down the stretch. When New Orleans (4-18) had a chance to tie the score at 94 with 7:13 remaining, backup point guard Greivis Vasquez missed a layup. After the missed shot, Phoenix went on a 9-0 run that ultimately put the game out of reach."