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Devin Booker, Suns hold off late charge to beat Pelicans

Devin Booker scored 32 points, Jalen Green added 25 and the host Phoenix Suns nearly squandered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead before holding off the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Friday.

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'Smells Like a Dispensary': Bodycam Footage Reveals Dillon Brooks’ Conversation With Officers After DUI Arrest

The downward spiral of Dillon Brooks now has the visual to go with it. Amid a great first season with the Suns, a suspension for reaching a season-high in techs and a fractured hand weren’t the least of his problems.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / March 7

Behind Devin Booker’s hot 3rd quarter, Phoenix Suns top New Orleans Pelicans

PHOENIX — On the second night of a back-to-back on Friday, the Phoenix Suns re-entered the win column after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans, 118-116.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 6

Suns Reveal Starting Lineup vs Pelicans

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are hoping to avoid back-to-back losses as the New Orleans Pelicans arrive to Mortgage Matchup Center for Friday night action.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 6

Suns Coach Speaks on Dillon Brooks Incident

PHOENIX — It's been nearly 12 hours since news broke of Dillon Brooks' early-morning arrest in Scottsdale, and Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott began his pre-game press conference against the New Orleans Pelicans by addressing it: "I know you're gonna have questions about the Dillon event last night.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Dillon Brooks gets arrested for DUI in Arizona

Dillon Brooks is now apparently getting himself into trouble off the court as well. The Phoenix Suns swingman Brooks was arrested for driving under the influence early on Friday morning in Scottsdale, Ariz., TMZ Sports reported.

Dillon Brooks News / Hoops Wire / March 6

Suns’ Dillion Brooks arrested on suspicion of DUI

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to reports from TMZ and The Arizona Republic, Brooks was pulled over for traffic violations around 1 a.m.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 6

The Suns’ center room discussion is tiresome

Over the last couple of games, much of the discussion about this team has centered on the center room. With Mark Williams in his first season in the Valley, there have been some great highs but sadly some depressing lows too.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / March 6

Suns face Pelicans in must-respond matchup as playoff push continues

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will try to regroup quickly Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, looking to steady themselves after a surprising loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

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Dillon Brooks News / Field Level Media / March 6

Suns F Dillon Brooks arrested on suspicion of DUI

Phoenix Suns swingman Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale. A police incident report shows Brooks was stopped by Scottsdale Police at roughly 1 a.m.

Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 6

Jordan Ott Calls Out Suns' Energy After Eye-Opening Loss

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott wasn't happy with his team after Thursday night's performance. Nor should he have been. The Suns shockingly dropped their matchup against the Chicago Bulls at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday in 105-103 fashion.

Dillon Brooks News / Hoops Rumors / March 6

Suns’ Dillon Brooks Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

Suns forward Dillon Brooks was pulled over for traffic violations at about 1:00 am in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday morning and was charged about a half-hour later on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local police.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / March 6

Police arrest Suns’ Dillon Brooks on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to TMZ.

Mark Williams News / Burn City Sports / March 6

Suns’ Mark Williams out 2-3 weeks with foot injury

After just getting back Jalen Green and Devin Booker into the lineup, the Phoenix Suns will have another starter sidelined at minimum for the next two weeks.

Devin Booker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Devin Booker hopes Suns ugly loss vs Bulls is ‘learning lesson’

PHOENIX– There have been few instances this season where the Phoenix Suns have been outworked. Another instance came against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / March 5

Bad News For Suns As Starting Center Goes Down Amid Tight Playoff Race

With the Phoenix Suns just two games back from the sixth-seeded Lakers, every game matters as the playoffs loom on the horizon. Unfortunately for Phoenix, their latest setback could have major implications for their title odds, as it will sideline Mark Williams for at least two to three weeks.

Mark Williams News / Hoops Wire / March 5

Suns’ Mark Williams diagnosed with foot stress reaction

The Phoenix Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for the foreseeable future. The team announced Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / March 5

Suns hope Devin Booker, Jalen Green can power playoff push

The return of All-Star guard Devin Booker brings the Phoenix Suns as close to whole as they are likely to be down the stretch, and barring further injuries should finally give them a chance to take a good look at their projected starting backcourt of Booker and Jalen Green.