Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Suns 113-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.