Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 21 | 32 | 19 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Suns 96-95. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.