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Match Preview: Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) plays against the Miami Heat in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

The Phoenix Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans on 24th April 2022, in what will be the 4th game of their ongoing 1st round series in the Western Conference Playoffs.

Phoenix currently leads the series 2-1, as they will look to take a big step towards closing the series in game 4. The Pelicans, on the other hand, will look to bounce back and level up the series at their home court.

Injury Report:

Suns:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Devin BookerSGThu, Apr 21HamstringExpected to be out until at least Apr 30
Dario SaricPFSun, Apr 3KneeExpected to be out until at least Jun 1
Source: CBS Sports

Pelicans:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Zion WilliamsonPFSun, Apr 17FootExpected to be out until at least May 1
Kira Lewis Jr.PGThu, Dec 9KneeOut for the season
Source: CBS Sports

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

  • Chris Paul – Suns

With Devin Booker out injured, all the pressure will be on CP3 to lead his team, just like he did in the last game.

  • Brandon Ingram – Pelicans

Ingram has played quite well throughout this playoff run for the Pelicans, and he will look to step up once again and lead his team to a win.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Pelicans will be hungry for a win, as they would like to level up the series at 2-2 on their home court.

Prediction:

  • New Orleans Pelicans to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

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