Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 40 | 22 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Suns 120-116. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.