Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 40 | 33 | 35 | 135 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Hornets outlasted the Suns 135-117. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.