Hd New Orleans - Phoenix (REAL × Breakdown)

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

As of late April 2026, the two teams occupy very different positions in the Western Conference: HD New Orleans - Phoenix

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 11th seed (26-56 record), missing the postseason after

Suns 121, Pelicans 98 (Grayson Allen scored a career-high 42 points). Dec 26, 2025: Suns 115, Pelicans 108. Dec 27, 2025: Suns 123, Pelicans 114. Mar 6, 2026: Suns 118, Pelicans 116. Standings Impact Dec 26, 2025: Suns 115, Pelicans 108

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