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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 25 32 26 115
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 21 32 19 97

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Suns 115-97. Hornets' offense had its way with the Suns. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.