Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 32 | 22 | 23 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 37 | 30 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Hornets 135-107. Suns' offense had its way with the Hornets. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.