Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 19 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns upended the Hornets 99-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.