Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 19 | 16 | 41 | 100 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns pulled away from the Hornets 113-100. Suns torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.