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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 36 31 23 116
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 29 22 28 110

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Hornets edged the Suns 116-110. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.