Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 23 | 20 | 34 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Suns 103-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.