8th seed (45-37 record), currently trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-0 in their first-round playoff series.
In their most recent matchup on March 6, 2026, the secured a narrow 118-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Fri, Mar 6 Game Recap HD New Orleans - Phoenix
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 8th seed (45-37 record), currently trailing the Oklahoma
The game featured a combined 63 free-throw attempts, with New Orleans (37) significantly out-attempting Phoenix (26). Top Performers Phoenix Suns Devin Booker : 32 points, 5 three-pointers. Jalen Green: 25 points, including 18 in the first half. Oso Ighodaro : 13 points and 6 rebounds in a starting role. Grayson Allen : 12 points, 8 assists, and 4 steals. New Orleans Pelicans Trey Murphy III : Team-high 22 points and 10 rebounds. Zion Williamson : 19 points and 10 rebounds. Saddiq Bey : 19 points. Herb Jones : 14 points and 4 assists. Season Series & Context (2025-26) Despite a late New Orleans rally that cut