Through 2 Quarters

The Phoenix Suns typically have all the answers at home, but the New Orleans Pelicans are posing a tough problem. The Pelicans are way out in front at halftime with a 58-48 lead over Phoenix.

Shooting guard CJ McCollum (13 points) and small forward Brandon Ingram (12 points) have been the top scorers for New Orleans. CJ McCollum does need to be careful, however, as he is in early foul trouble with three. Center Jonas Valanciunas is also in foul trouble with three.

The Suns have enjoyed the tag-team combination of center Deandre Ayton and point guard Chris Paul. The former has 12 points along with two rebounds, while the latter has ten points and two assists.

This is the first time Phoenix has been down going into the third quarter in the past six games.

Who’s Playing

Phoenix @ New Orleans

Current Records: Phoenix 3-2; New Orleans 2-3

What to Know

The Phoenix Suns will head out on the road to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday at Smoothie King Center. The Suns won’t have the home-court advantage, but they do enjoy a 3-point advantage in the spread.

Phoenix is hoping for another win. They enjoyed a cozy 112-97 victory over New Orleans on Tuesday. Phoenix’s small forward Mikal Bridges looked sharp as he had 31 points along with five rebounds and four blocks.

Phoenix is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Sacramento Kings April 10 easily too and instead slipped up with a 116-109. In other words, don’t count New Orleans out just yet.

How To Watch

• When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV: TNT
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $45.50

Odds

The Suns are a 3-point favorite against the Pelicans, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

New Orleans have won 15 out of their last 29 games against Phoenix.

• Apr 26, 2022 – Phoenix 112 vs. New Orleans 97
• Apr 24, 2022 – New Orleans 118 vs. Phoenix 103
• Apr 22, 2022 – Phoenix 114 vs. New Orleans 111
• Apr 19, 2022 – New Orleans 125 vs. Phoenix 114
• Apr 17, 2022 – Phoenix 110 vs. New Orleans 99
• Mar 15, 2022 – Phoenix 131 vs. New Orleans 115
• Feb 25, 2022 – New Orleans 117 vs. Phoenix 102
• Jan 04, 2022 – Phoenix 123 vs. New Orleans 110
• Nov 02, 2021 – Phoenix 112 vs. New Orleans 100
• Feb 19, 2021 – Phoenix 132 vs. New Orleans 114
• Feb 03, 2021 – New Orleans 123 vs. Phoenix 101
• Dec 29, 2020 – Phoenix 111 vs. New Orleans 86
• Dec 05, 2019 – Phoenix 139 vs. New Orleans 132
• Nov 21, 2019 – New Orleans 124 vs. Phoenix 121
• Apr 05, 2019 – Phoenix 133 vs. New Orleans 126
• Mar 16, 2019 – Phoenix 138 vs. New Orleans 136
• Mar 01, 2019 – New Orleans 130 vs. Phoenix 116
• Nov 10, 2018 – New Orleans 119 vs. Phoenix 99
• Apr 06, 2018 – New Orleans 122 vs. Phoenix 103
• Feb 26, 2018 – New Orleans 125 vs. Phoenix 116
• Nov 24, 2017 – New Orleans 115 vs. Phoenix 91
• Feb 13, 2017 – New Orleans 110 vs. Phoenix 108
• Feb 06, 2017 – New Orleans 111 vs. Phoenix 106
• Dec 11, 2016 – New Orleans 120 vs. Phoenix 119
• Nov 04, 2016 – Phoenix 112 vs. New Orleans 111
• Apr 09, 2016 – Phoenix 121 vs. New Orleans 100
• Dec 18, 2015 – Phoenix 104 vs. New Orleans 88
• Nov 25, 2015 – New Orleans 120 vs. Phoenix 114
• Nov 22, 2015 – New Orleans 122 vs. Phoenix 116

Injury Report for New Orleans

• Zion Williamson: Out (Foot)
• Kira Lewis Jr.: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Phoenix

• Dario Saric: Out (Knee)