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Phoenix Suns will finish a two-game series against New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday afternoon. Two Western Conference teams in the NBA will square off with the intention of winning in New Orleans tonight.
The first game of the two-game series between the two teams was played on Friday night, with New Orleans winning 128–117 despite being a one-point home underdog. Phoenix have a 37-33 advantage in the teams' all-time regular season matchup.
In the first game, Phoenix were defeated by New Orleans, marking their third consecutive loss and fourth in their previous five games. Phoenix have a slim one-game lead over the Kings as of Saturday. Phoenix average 115.8 points per game over the course of the season, which puts them 7th in the league going into this game.
Phoenix rank fifth in assists per game with an average of 27.4 while ranking fifteenth in rebounds with an average of 43.2. Phoenix's scoring defense, which has allowed an average of 110.6 points per game this season, ranks 10th in the league. Devin Booker scores 27.4 points per game on average for the club.
New Orleans won the first game of the two-game series, extending their winning streak to six games. They hope to build on that momentum here. With a record of 17-8 going into Saturday, New Orleans had a one-half game lead over the Grizzlies for first place in the Southwest Division.
In their game against Phoenix on Friday, New Orleans overcame a one-point halftime deficit to lead by three and go on to win.
With an average of 117.2 points scored per game this season, New Orleans rank fifth in the league in scoring offense. New Orleans rank eighth in assists per game with 26.9 assists per game while ranking seventh in rebounds with 45.3 boards per game.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds
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Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Match Details
Fixture: Phoenix Suns at New Orleans
Date and Time: Sunday, December 11 at 3:30 PM ET
Venue: Smoothie King Center, NO, Louisiana
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting 5s
Phoenix
PG: Chris Paul | SG: Devin Booker | SF: Mikal Bridges | PF: Torrey Craig | C: Deandre Ayton
New Orleans
PG: CJ McCollum | SG: Dyson Daniels | SF: Trey Murphy III | PF: Zion Williamson | C: Jonas Valanciunas
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Prediction
In their recent five-game stretch, Phoenix had trouble slowing down their opponents, conceeding at least 122 points in each of their four losses. That will become a problem in this game as New Orleans continue to put up points. Bet on New Orleans to win the game at home tonight and extend their winning streak.
Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -135
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