Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 19 | 36 | 35 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Hornets outlasted the Suns 116-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.