Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 91 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 18 | 28 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Hornets 97-91. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.