Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 36 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Hornets 118-117. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.