: Added 25 points, including 18 in the first half to help Phoenix build an early lead.
: Scored 32 points, with 18 coming in a critical third-quarter surge.
In a tightly contested matchup at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, the Suns relied on a dominant performance from to withstand a late fourth-quarter rally by New Orleans. Key Performers (Suns):
: Led New Orleans with 22 points and four 3-pointers.
: Recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Saddiq Bey : Contributed 19 points in the losing effort. Season Series Summary (2025–26)
The defeated the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 118–116 in their most recent meeting on March 6, 2026 . Fri, Mar 6 Game Recap: Suns 118, Pelicans 116