Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 29 | 37 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Suns 124-87. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.