Phoenix takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans (36-46, eighth within the Western Convention) vs. Phoenix Suns (64-18, first within the Western Convention)
Phoenix; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -10.5; over/beneath is 222.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Suns lead sequence 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns host the New Orleans Pelicans within the Western Convention first spherical with a 1-0 lead within the sequence. The Suns received the final matchup 110-99 on April 18 led by 30 factors from Chris Paul, whereas CJ McCollum scored 25 factors for the Pelicans.
The Suns are 39-13 towards Western Convention opponents. Phoenix ranks fifth within the Western Convention in rebounding with 45.3 rebounds. Deandre Ayton paces the Suns with 10.2 boards.
The Pelicans have gone 25-27 towards Western Convention opponents. New Orleans has a 23-30 report in video games determined by a minimum of 10 factors.
TOP PERFORMERS: Paul is averaging 14.7 factors, 10.8 assists and 1.9 steals for the Suns. Devin Booker is averaging 33.9 factors during the last 10 video games for Phoenix.
Devonte’ Graham is capturing 34.1% from past the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per recreation for the Pelicans, whereas averaging 11.9 factors and 4.2 assists. McCollum is capturing 45.0% and averaging 21.3 factors over the previous 10 video games for New Orleans.
LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 6-4, averaging 113.1 factors, 42.5 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per recreation whereas capturing 47.8% from the sphere. Their opponents have averaged 111.9 factors per recreation.
Pelicans: 6-4, averaging 112.0 factors, 43.3 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 9.4 steals and three.5 blocks per recreation whereas capturing 45.8% from the sphere. Their opponents have averaged 113.4 factors.
INJURIES: Suns: Dario Saric: out (knee), Landry Shamet: day after day (foot).
Pelicans: Kira Lewis Jr.: out for season (knee), Zion Williamson: out (foot).
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The Related Press created this story utilizing expertise offered by Data Skrive and knowledge from Sportradar.
