- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns
- Scheduled Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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The New Orleans Pelicans (19-44) are set to visit Mortgage Matchup Center this Friday, aiming to overcome the Phoenix Suns (35-26).
In their most recent outing, the Pelicans faced off against the Lakers but fell short, losing 110-101. The Pelicans committed 24 personal fouls compared to the Lakers’ 17. From the three-point range, New Orleans managed 11 hits out of 37 attempts. Los Angeles concluded the game with an impressive 80.8% from the free-throw line, sinking 21 of 26 attempts. The Lakers dominated the boards with a total of 48 rebounds (comprising 11 offensive and 37 defensive) along with securing 3 blocks. They also dished out 29 assists and recorded 7 steals. Defensively, New Orleans allowed the Lakers to shoot 47.0% from the field, conceding 39 baskets on 83 attempts. Offensively, the Pelicans garnered 29 assists and forced the Lakers into 22 turnovers, leading to 12 steals. They grabbed 41 rebounds, with 10 coming on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, New Orleans went 17 for 19, boasting a shooting rate of 89.5%. Overall, the Pelicans registered a field goal percentage of 42.2%, converting 38 of 90 shots, including 8 out of 29 from beyond the arc.
Zion Williamson stands out as a pivotal player for this matchup. He scored 24 points on 10 of 18 shooting in his last performance, logging 33 minutes and securing 4 rebounds. Williamson achieved a shooting efficiency of 55.6% but did not record any assists.
Entering this game, New Orleans holds a record of 19-44 this season. They average 114.9 points per game, ranking 18th in the NBA, with a shooting percentage of 46.3%. The Pelicans are hitting 34.4% from the three-point range (705 of 2,052) and 78.6% from the free-throw line. As a team, they are pulling down 43.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,588 assists this season, placing them 17th in the league for ball distribution. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Pelicans force 14.8 turnovers per game while conceding 20.1 personal fouls. They are 29th in the league for assists allowed, surrendering 1,762 to opponents this season. New Orleans allows a field goal percentage of 47.6% (2,746 of 5,763) and yields an average of 45.8 rebounds per game. They let opponents shoot 35.0% from three-point range, ranking 27th in points allowed per game (120.2).
The Suns last faced the Kings, winning 114-103. In terms of rebounding, Phoenix allowed Sacramento to collect a total of 40 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards. The Suns shot 25.9% from beyond the arc with 7 out of 27 attempts and completed 14 of 18 free throws for a 77.8% rate. Defensively, they held the Kings to 45.6% shooting overall, allowing 41 out of 90 attempts. Phoenix finished the game shooting 45.7% overall (42 for 92) and hit 38.8% from three-point range (19 of 49 attempts). They made 11 free throws at a conversion rate of 64.7%. Sacramento committed 14 fouls, resulting in 17 free-throw attempts for the Suns, while turning the ball over 19 times but securing 11 steals. Phoenix totaled 53 rebounds—35 defensive and 18 offensive.
Jalen Green was instrumental for the Suns in that contest, scoring 20 points in 31 minutes, adding 1 assist, hitting 7 of 16 shots for a shooting percentage of 43.8%, and grabbing 4 rebounds.
This season, the Suns have a record of 35-26. Offensively, they shoot 45.3% from the field, placing them 27th in the league, and have scored 6,841 points (averaging 112.1 points per game). They average 43.4 rebounds per game and make 24.6 assists per competition (27th in the league), with 14.9 turnovers per game. Phoenix commits 20.9 fouls per contest while shooting 79.1% from the free-throw line.
On defense, the Suns rank 6th in points allowed per game, giving up 111.2. They force opponents into 16.5 turnovers per game and allow an average shooting percentage of 46.9% (15th in the league). Opponents hit 34.2% of their three-point attempts (738 of 2,159) against them, with free throw success at 78.4%. Phoenix concedes 24.7 assists and 44.2 total rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 16th in the NBA, respectively.
Will tonight’s NBA matchup close with a victory against the spread?
Prediction: Back New Orleans
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