Pelicans Host Star-Studded Suns
The New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on Monday evening.

The Pelicans (45-29) have dropped two of their last three games but hope to turn things around as they face the fourth game of a six-game home stand with the opportunity to add to their, 21-15, home record. Zion Williamson leads the team, averaging 22.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game. CJ McCollum averages 20.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists, while Trey Murphy is averaging 14.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. Jose Alvarado (oblique) missed the last two games and is listed as questionable for action. Brandon Ingram (knee) has missed the last five games and will remain sidelined through Monday's action. The Pelicans average 115.2 points per game, but they limit opponents to an average of 110.3 points, which is eighth fewest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Suns (43-31) have dropped two of their last three games and look to get back on track as they face the fifth and final game of a road trip with the chance to improve on their, 20-17, road record. Kevin Durant continues to lead the squad, averaging 27.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. Devin Booker averages 27.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 0.9 steals, while Bradley Beal is averaging 17.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Grayson Allen continues to provide a good boost, averaging 16.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 steals over the last 10 games. The Suns average 116.7 points per game, and they hold opponents to an average of 114.1 points per game.
Posted on: 3/31/2024 3:54 PM