Suns 118-116 Pelicans (Mar 6, 2026) Game Recap
PHOENIX — — Devin Booker scored 18 of his 32 factors within the third quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Friday evening.
Jalen Green had 25 for the Suns, who led by 14 within the second half earlier than the Pelicans trimmed the result in one level.
Grayson Allen made two free throws with 9.8 seconds remaining to provide the Suns a 116-113 lead. Zion Williamson made one in every of two and Booker made a pair with 7.8 seconds left. Herb Jones scored with 5 seconds to go however the Suns had been capable of run out the clock.
Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 22 factors. Williamson had 19 factors and 10 rebounds, and Saddiq Bey He additionally had 19 factors for the Pelicans.
Ighodaro Bearbeginning for injured Mark Williamshad 13 factors and 6 rebounds earlier than fouling out with 1:08 remaining. Allen had 12 factors and eight assists, and Collin Gillespie additionally had 12 factors for Phoenix.
Both groups had been enjoying for the second straight evening. The Pelicans received Thursday evening in Sacramento whereas the Suns misplaced at residence to Chicago.
The recreation featured 63 free throws; New Orleans had 37 and Phoenix tried 26.
Green had 18 factors within the first half as Phoenix took a 58-52 lead. Williamson led the Pelicans with 15.
The Suns performed with out injured starters Williams (left foot fracture) and Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture).
Brooks, sidelined for the final six video games, was arrested early Friday in close by Scottsdale on suspicion of driving beneath the affect, police mentioned. Brooks was later launched and attended Friday evening’s recreation, sitting on the Phoenix bench.
Pelicans: Host Washington on Sunday.
Suns: Host Charlotte on Sunday.
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