Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 26 | 17 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Suns 99-96. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.