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Match Preview: Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans on 17th April 2022, in what will be the 1st game of the series between them in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs 2022.

Phoenix has quite arguably been the best team in the league by far, and are the current favorites to win the championship. They face a tricky test a young Pelicans team, that showed great courage to qualify for the playoffs, after winning two straight games in the play-in tournament.

Injury Report:

Mar 8, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Suns:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Landry ShametSGFri, Apr 15FootGame Time Decision
Dario SaricPFSun, Apr 3KneeExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Source: CBS Sports

Pelicans:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Zion WilliamsonPFSat, Apr 16FootGame Time Decision
Kira Lewis Jr.PGThu, Dec 9KneeOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

Players to watch out for in Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 11: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a preseason game against the Utah Jazz at the Smoothie King Center on October 11, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
  • Brandon Ingram – Pelicans

This will be Ingram’s first playoff appearance of his career, and we can see him absolutely Ballin out to announce his arrival at the biggest stage.

  • Devin Booker – Suns

Another player who embraces the big stage is Devin Booker, and he will be locked in to give a good start to his team in their playoff journey.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Phoenix Suns will be the heavy favorites to get the job done in Game 1, as they are facing a much-inexperienced Pelicans team.

Prediction:

  • Phoenix Suns to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

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