NEW ORLEANS — Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams’ scuffle with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado on Saturday cost him more than just an ejection.
The NBA announced today that Jose Alvarado has been suspended for two games without pay for his role in Saturday night’s fight during the Pelicans‘ game against the Suns (Twitter link).
Week 10 is in the books and it is one we walk away from feeling good. The Suns went 3-0, which helps, but there is more to it than the record. It’s the way they are doing it.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
The Phoenix Suns have a new reputation this season. A new identity. It’s clear as day for anyone paying attention what they want their identity to be tied to.
Usually, back-to-back sets are often plagued with physical fatigue, mental fatigue, and desperation. The latter of which the Phoenix Suns played with in the 123-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams were both ejected from Saturday’s game in New Orleans after a brief fight late in the third quarter, writes Rashad Milligan of NOLA.com.
The Phoenix Suns have impressed and exceeded many fans’ expectations at the start of this year. Currently sitting seventh in the West and five games above .500, they are looking to be in the Play-In race at least this season.
You might not circle a win over New Orleans and call it a statement at first glance. But every win counts in this league. Beating the Pelicans on back-to-back nights, on the road, absolutely counts as something real.
It wasn’t just a basketball game in New Orleans on Saturday night; it was a test of wills, a physical grind, and eventually, a statement victory for the Suns.
The Phoenix Suns secured a hard-fought 123-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, but one of the more memorable moments of the night took place after a whistle.
NEW ORLEANS — Since signing with the Phoenix Suns in late November, guard Jamaree Bouyea has become a steady presence and is making an impact. When Bouyea signed a two-way deal with the team, he was viewed as a developmental depth piece as the Suns battled through injuries.
Devin Booker finished with 20 points, including six in the fourth quarter, and Dillon Brooks added 18 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 115-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, completing the two-game road sweep.
Playing the same team on consecutive nights is never simple. Tendencies surface. Adjustments follow. As the Phoenix Suns faced the New Orleans Pelicans on the road for the second straight night, they showed an important trait.
BELGRADE — A former Phoenix Suns guard who was part of the team’s NBA Finals run made his first EuroLeague appearance over the weekend. Cameron Payne did more than just help Partizan in Serbia, bringing some of his NBA success overseas.
The Phoenix Suns hope to walk out of the Big Easy with a sweep of wins over the New Orleans Pelicans after escaping with a victory last night. The Suns
Few players are playing better basketball as of late than Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. Over his past five games, Booker is averaging 28.2 points on 49.5% shooting to go along with six assists and four rebounds per game.
Jalen Green has not gotten a chance to show his value for the Phoenix Suns following his offseason move from the Houston Rockets. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard was a key piece in the blockbuster trade that saw Kevin Durant take his talents to Houston, with Green and Dillon Brooks heading to Phoenix.
While Jalen Green “continues to make good progress” in his recovery from strained right hamstring, he will be out at least two-to-three more weeks, according to Suns, who announced that the fifth-year guard will be checked out again at that point (Twitter link via Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic).