Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 105 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 32 | 28 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Suns 105-104. Every possession went the Hornets way. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.