Phoenix Suns chase sixth straight win over New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans meet Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center, Tuesday 12:00pm (NBA). Phoenix Suns have won the last five against New Orleans Pelicans.
The big picture
New Orleans Pelicans come in 19th on the ladder; Phoenix Suns are 22nd. New Orleans Pelicans have the higher position to protect.
New Orleans Pelicans are 7–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.2 points for and 116.2 against.
Phoenix Suns are 3–9 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.8 points for and 118.6 against.
Form
New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 109–115.
Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.
Head to head
These sides have met 51 times on our records since 2013: New Orleans Pelicans 22, Phoenix Suns 29.
Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 118–116 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Phoenix Suns have won the last five against New Orleans Pelicans.
Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 25 points in 2020-21 (111–86).
Players to watch
For New Orleans Pelicans, watch Zion Williamson (17.3 points a game, 59 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dejounte Murray (14.9 points a game, 37 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (21.8 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.4 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Smoothie King Center
New Orleans Pelicans have won 12 of their last 20 at Smoothie King Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New Orleans Pelicans go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
