Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Suns 112-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.