Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 21 | 28 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Suns 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns are in a full-on tailspin. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.