Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 30 | 20 | 27 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Hornets squeaked past the Suns 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.