Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 23 | 36 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Hornets 120-109. Suns torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.