New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns
· National Basketball AssociationBol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans
Nick Richards had 19 points and a game-high 12 rebounds for the Suns, who had lost seven of their last eight. Royce O'Neal scored 18 points off the bench, while Devin Booker had 17 points and nine assists. Kevin Durant also scored 17.
The Pelicans beat the Suns on Thursday, but played this game without Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, who rested after recovering from injuries earlier this season. Williamson had his first career triple-double in New Orleans' 124-116 victory.
Rookie Yves Missi matched his season high with 24 points for New Orleans. Jordan Hawkins also scored 24 for the Pelicans.
Phoenix played without Bradley Beal (left calf) and Grayson Allen (left foot).
Suns: Led by as many as 29 points before New Orleans' 38-point fourth quarter. Phoenix has allowed opponents to score 100 or more in 17 consecutive games.
Regular Season Series
NO wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 108 - 125 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 108 - 125 |
| 4th 5.0 |  |
shot clock turnover | 108 - 125 |
| 4th 29.1 |  |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Jordan Hawkins assists) | 108 - 125 |
| 4th 42.1 | |
Collin Gillespie makes 17-foot pullup jump shot | 106 - 125 |
Statistics
 NO |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 44-87 | FG | 47-79 |
| 50.6 | Field Goal % | 59.5 |
| 11-28 | 3PT | 21-40 |
| 39.3 | Three Point % | 52.5 |
| 9-15 | FT | 10-13 |
| 60.0 | Free Throw % | 76.9 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 13 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 28 | Assists | 35 |
| 10 | Steals | 6 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 2 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 17 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 24 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 58 | Points in Paint | 38 |
| 13 | Fouls | 18 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 29 |
Phoenix Suns Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards, C | Out | Apr 12 |
| Devin Booker, SG | Out | Apr 12 |
| Kevin Durant, PF | Out | Apr 11 |
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston, SG | Out | Apr 28 |
| Kelly Olynyk, PF | Out | Apr 28 |
| Bruce Brown, SF | Out | Apr 12 |
| Karlo Matkovic, C | Out | Apr 12 |
| Jordan Hawkins, G | Out | Apr 12 |
Game Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 17,071 · Capacity:
2024-25 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston |
52 | 30 | .634 | - | L3 |
 Memphis |
48 | 34 | .585 | 4 | W1 |
 Dallas |
39 | 43 | .476 | 13 | L1 |
 San Antonio |
34 | 48 | .415 | 18 | W1 |
 New Orleans |
21 | 61 | .256 | 31 | L7 |
2024-25 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
50 | 32 | .610 | - | L1 |
 LA Clippers |
50 | 32 | .610 | - | W8 |
 Golden State |
48 | 34 | .585 | 2 | L1 |
 Sacramento |
40 | 42 | .488 | 10 | W1 |
 Phoenix |
36 | 46 | .439 | 14 | L1 |
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