Venue & Event Details
Location: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ
Tipoff: 9:10 p.m. ET / 6:10 p.m. PT
Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network, Bally Sports New Orleans, ESPN+
Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram (ankle, questionable)
Trey Murphy III (knee, out)
Larry Nance Jr. (back, day-to-day)
Phoenix Suns:
Bradley Beal (hamstring, questionable)
Jusuf Nurkić (foot, probable)
Bol Bol (illness, out)
Key Player Matchups
Zion Williamson (NOP) vs. Kevin Durant (PHX): Zion leads New Orleans with 22.4 PPG, 7.1 RPG, while Durant continues to be Phoenix’s offensive anchor with 26.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG.
CJ McCollum (NOP) vs. Devin Booker (PHX): McCollum provides veteran scoring and playmaking, while Booker is averaging 27.2 PPG and thrives in clutch moments.
Jonas Valančiūnas (NOP) vs. Jusuf Nurkić (PHX): A battle of big men, with Valančiūnas’ rebounding against Nurkić’s interior defense.
Team Recent Form
New Orleans Pelicans:
Last 5 games: L–W–W–L–L
Averaging 107.9 PPG (29th in NBA), allowing 114.5 PPG.
Shooting 42.9% FG, 35.3% 3PT, 74.2% FT.
Rebounding: 42.4 RPG.
Phoenix Suns:
Last 5 games: W–W–L–W–W
Averaging 115.8 PPG, allowing 113.1 PPG.
Shooting 47.8% FG, 37.1% 3PT, 79.5% FT.
Home record: 3–2.
Series History
Suns lead all-time series 36–33.
Phoenix won 2 of 3 meetings last season.
Pelicans last won in Phoenix in 2023.
Betting Trends:
Pelicans are 1–4 ATS in last five games.
Suns are 4–1 ATS in last five games.
Over has hit in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games.
Pelicans trend Under due to offensive struggles.
Key Takeaway
This Western Conference matchup pits Phoenix’s star trio of Durant, Booker, and Beal (if active) against New Orleans’ Zion-led attack. The Suns are favored thanks to their recent form and offensive efficiency, while the Pelicans’ injuries and scoring struggles make them a risky underdog. Expect a high-paced, high-scoring game with Phoenix holding the edge at home.
Game Odds
New Orleans Pelicans 227.5
Phoenix Suns – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 9, 2025
