Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
121
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 36 | 30 | 19 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 30 | 38 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Suns survived the Hornets 121-116. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.