Through 3 Quarters

A victory for the Phoenix Suns would push them above even, but the New Orleans Pelicans are definitely not making it easy for them. After three quarters neither squad has the matchup in the bag, but Phoenix leads 81-79.

The Suns have been riding high on the performance of center Deandre Ayton, who has dropped a double-double on 28 points and 11 rebounds. New Orleans has been led by small forward Brandon Ingram, who so far has 23 points in addition to seven boards.

The Pelicans haven't lost 85% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this year, so a win here would be refreshing.

Who's Playing

Phoenix @ New Orleans

Current Records: Phoenix 1-1; New Orleans 1-1

What to Know

After three games on the road, the New Orleans Pelicans are heading back home. After a few days' rest for both teams, they and the Phoenix Suns will meet up at 10 p.m. ET April 22 at Smoothie King Center. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close game.

New Orleans is hoping for another victory. They enjoyed a cozy 125-114 win over Phoenix on Tuesday. Small forward Brandon Ingram had a stellar game for the Pelicans as he almost posted a triple-double on 37 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.

New Orleans' win brought them up to 1-1 while Phoenix's defeat pulled them down to an identical 1-1. New Orleans is 17-21 after wins this season, and the Suns are 14-4 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
  • TV: ESPN
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $99.99

Odds

The Suns are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Pelicans, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Pelicans as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

New Orleans have won 14 out of their last 26 games against Phoenix.

  • Apr 19, 2022 - New Orleans 125 vs. Phoenix 114
  • Apr 17, 2022 - Phoenix 110 vs. New Orleans 99
  • Mar 15, 2022 - Phoenix 131 vs. New Orleans 115
  • Feb 25, 2022 - New Orleans 117 vs. Phoenix 102
  • Jan 04, 2022 - Phoenix 123 vs. New Orleans 110
  • Nov 02, 2021 - Phoenix 112 vs. New Orleans 100
  • Feb 19, 2021 - Phoenix 132 vs. New Orleans 114
  • Feb 03, 2021 - New Orleans 123 vs. Phoenix 101
  • Dec 29, 2020 - Phoenix 111 vs. New Orleans 86
  • Dec 05, 2019 - Phoenix 139 vs. New Orleans 132
  • Nov 21, 2019 - New Orleans 124 vs. Phoenix 121
  • Apr 05, 2019 - Phoenix 133 vs. New Orleans 126
  • Mar 16, 2019 - Phoenix 138 vs. New Orleans 136
  • Mar 01, 2019 - New Orleans 130 vs. Phoenix 116
  • Nov 10, 2018 - New Orleans 119 vs. Phoenix 99
  • Apr 06, 2018 - New Orleans 122 vs. Phoenix 103
  • Feb 26, 2018 - New Orleans 125 vs. Phoenix 116
  • Nov 24, 2017 - New Orleans 115 vs. Phoenix 91
  • Feb 13, 2017 - New Orleans 110 vs. Phoenix 108
  • Feb 06, 2017 - New Orleans 111 vs. Phoenix 106
  • Dec 11, 2016 - New Orleans 120 vs. Phoenix 119
  • Nov 04, 2016 - Phoenix 112 vs. New Orleans 111
  • Apr 09, 2016 - Phoenix 121 vs. New Orleans 100
  • Dec 18, 2015 - Phoenix 104 vs. New Orleans 88
  • Nov 25, 2015 - New Orleans 120 vs. Phoenix 114
  • Nov 22, 2015 - New Orleans 122 vs. Phoenix 116

Injury Report for New Orleans

  • Zion Williamson: Out (Foot)
  • Kira Lewis Jr.: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Phoenix

  • Devin Booker: Out (Hamstring)
  • Dario Saric: Out (Knee)