Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 11 | 21 | 86 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Hornets 101-86. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.