New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns
· National Basketball AssociationGrayson Allen makes Suns-record 10 3-pointers, scores 42 points in 121-98 victory over Pelicans
Allen was 12 for 17 from the field and 10 for 15 from 3-point range to break the record he shared after making nine 3-pointers three previous times. He was 5 for 5 in the third quarter, when he scored 17 points.
Devin Booker added 19 points and Dillon Brooks had 18 for the Suns, who won their third straight. Phoenix has won five of six after a 1-4 start and is above .500 for the first time this season at 6-5.
Trey Murphy III had 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Pelicans (2-8), who have dropped two in a row after their only two wins of the season. Rookie Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey each added 15.
Phoenix led 29-22 after one quarter, then went 9 for 13 behind the arc in the second while outscoring New Orleans 35-19 to take a 64-41 lead.
The Suns led by 32 points in the second half. They used 14 players and 13 scored.
Suns: Visit Dallas on Wednesday night.
Regular Season Series
PHX leads series 1-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 98 - 121 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 98 - 121 |
| 4th 7.2 |  |
Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2 | 98 - 121 |
| 4th 7.2 | |
Derik Queen makes free throw 1 of 2 | 97 - 121 |
| 4th 7.2 |  |
Khaman Maluach shooting foul | 96 - 121 |
Statistics
 NO |
 PHX |
|
|---|---|---|
| 34-83 | FG | 39-78 |
| 41 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 10-32 | 3PT | 19-43 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 44 |
| 20-26 | FT | 24-31 |
| 77 | Free Throw % | 77 |
| 40 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 10 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 18 | Assists | 29 |
| 12 | Steals | 12 |
| 3 | Blocks | 7 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 20 | Total Turnovers | 18 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
| 29 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 16 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 48 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 23 | Fouls | 18 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 32 |
Phoenix Suns Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Grayson Allen, G | Out | Apr 19 |
| Mark Williams, C | Day-To-Day | Apr 18 |
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Dejounte Murray, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Bryce McGowens, G | Out | Apr 11 |
| Yves Missi, C | Out | Apr 11 |
| Karlo Matkovic, F | Out | Apr 11 |
Game Information
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Attendance: 17,071 · Capacity:
2025-26 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Antonio |
62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
 Houston |
52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
 New Orleans |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
 Dallas |
26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
 Memphis |
25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA Lakers |
53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
 Phoenix |
45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
 LA Clippers |
42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
 Golden State |
37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
 Sacramento |
22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
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