Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 26 | 24 | 17 | 93 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Hornets 95-93. Ugly basketball, but the Suns did just enough. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.