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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 27 24 33 112
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 27 22 25 99

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Hornets downed the Suns 112-99. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.