Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 27 | 37 | 115 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Suns 115-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.