Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
148
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 29 | 37 | 28 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 33 | 45 | 37 | 148 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Hornets 148-128. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.