Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

NBA

Suns

16-10

117-128

Final

Pelicans

17-8

Smoothie King Center

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

PHX leadsBiggest lead PHX 9, NO 16

NO leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
PHX	27	25	30	35	117
NO	26	29	40	33	128

Who won: Pelicans 128-117

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 128-117 on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Smoothie King Center. The series is tied 1-1. The Pelicans outscored the Suns 40-30 in the 3rd quarter. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans in points (35). Deandre Ayton led the Suns in points (25).

Recap · Dec 9

Williamson's 35 points lift Pelicans past Suns, 128-117

Zion Williamson apologized for his 360-degree, one-handed slam dunk that angered the Phoenix Suns at the end of a game that the New Orleans Pelicans were already going to win.

What it means

Season series: Series tied 1-1.
Suns 4-7 on the road; Pelicans 11-3 at home.

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Injuries and inactives

Suns4th in Pacific Division

Mark Williams C
Shoulder, Surgery, left
Out
Devin Booker G
Rest
Day-To-Day
Miles Bridges F
Ankle, right
Day-To-Day

Pelicans2nd in Southwest Division

Dejounte Murray G
Toe, Bruise, right
Day-To-Day

Head to head

Series tied 1-1

Last meeting: Suns 124, Pelicans 111 (Oct 28)

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Game info

Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA · Attendance 16,381
Officials: Ed Malloy (Referee), Michael Smith (Referee), Brandon Adair (Referee)