Pelicans vs Suns
Sat, Dec 27
Final
Pelicans
Pelicans
(8 - 24)
114
-
123
Suns
Suns
(17 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 33 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Suns | 32 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 123 |
Venue: Smoothie King Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Derik Queen
NOP | #22 | C
21
11
3
Collin Gillespie
PHX | #12 | G
17
7
7
Smart Game Analysis
Phoenix Suns has a 58% chance of winning the game
The Suns aim to sweep the back-to-back set in New Orleans after Devin Booker's 30-point performance secured a win yesterday, while the Pelicans look to rebound from a self-inflicted loss caused by poor free-throw shooting.
Key Analysis
- • Phoenix remains without Jalen Green due to a hamstring injury, while New Orleans misses Dejounte Murray's playmaking.
- • Devin Booker dominated the clutch minutes yesterday with 12 fourth-quarter points, giving the Suns a clear advantage in close games.
- • Suns center Mark Williams controlled the paint with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the previous matchup, exploiting the Pelicans' interior defense.
- • New Orleans had won five of seven games before yesterday's loss, indicating strong recent form despite their poor overall record.
- • The Pelicans shot a dismal 59% from the free-throw line yesterday (25-of-42), a statistical anomaly that should normalize in this rematch.
- • New Orleans must execute better in the final five minutes after surrendering an 18-8 run to close the last game.
