Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 102 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 28 | 34 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Hornets 111-102. Every possession went the Suns way. 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. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.