Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 14 | 34 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns ran roughshod over the Hornets 117-97. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.