Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Suns 117-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.