Hd New Orleans — - Phoenix

8th seed (45-37 record), currently trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-0 in their first-round playoff series.

The contest was defined by a dominant third-quarter performance from , who scored 18 of his team-high 32 points in that period to help Phoenix build a lead that reached as high as 14 points. Despite a late New Orleans rally that cut the deficit to a single point in the final minute, the Suns held on behind clutch free throws from Grayson Allen . Final Score: Suns 118, Pelicans 116 Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ HD New Orleans - Phoenix

11th seed (26-56 record), missing the postseason after a challenging season. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports Game Recap: Suns 118, Pelicans 116 - NBA 8th seed (45-37 record), currently trailing the Oklahoma