Suns' Losing Streak Continues vs Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns (27-32) were defeated in a matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans (16-43) on Thursday night in Phoenix by a score of 124-116 - in what was one of two consecutive duels between the franchises.

The Suns went into the game short-handed yet again, as Bradley Beal was a late addition and ultimate scrap from the lineup due to calf tightness.

Phoenix and New Orleans were locked in a tight battle for much of the first frame of action, but Trey Murphy III catalyzed the Pelicans' offense to a 35-30 lead after 12 minutes.

The Pelicans continued the positive momentum into the second quarter - where they started out with a 13-0 run.

Phoenix battled back to take a 62-61 lead into the halftime break behind a balanced scoring effort from the starting unit.

The Suns continued to battle after the rough start to quarter 2 - scoring 29 points in the third period to take a 91-88 lead going into the final 12 minutes of action.

New Orleans enjoyed another quick start to a quarter - as they began the 4th on an 11-3 run to take a five-point lead.

The Suns rallied multiple times to tie the game or get within one possession, but timely Pelicans possessions that ended in a basket sealed another loss for the Suns.

The Phoenix losing streak is now three games - and they have only won two games this entire month.

Key Performances

Devin Booker - 34 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST, 6-16 3PTFG

Kevin Durant - 28 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 12-23 FG

Tyus Jones - 15 PTS, 5 REB, 12 AST, 5-7 3PTFG

Zion Williamson - 27 PTS, 10 REB, 11 AST, 13-17 FG

Trey Murphy III - 18 PTS, 4 REB, 6-18 FG

What's Next

The Suns will return to action against the Pelicans tomorrow night.