Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 18 | 30 | 19 | 89 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 14 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Hornets 95-89. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.