NBA · Final

Suns Edge Pelicans in Close Contest

New Orleans Pelicans20-45

116

Phoenix Suns36-27

118

Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center

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Quick answers

Who won New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns?

Phoenix Suns beat New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 6, 2026.

Who was favored in New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns?

Phoenix Suns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Phoenix Suns narrowly defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 at the Mortgage Matchup Center. This victory marked the Suns' continued dominance over the Pelicans in their season series, as they have now won all four meetings this season.

The Suns entered the game with a home record of 36-27, while the Pelicans struggled with a record of 20-45. Despite their poor overall performance this season, the Pelicans had shown some resilience lately, winning six of their last ten games, which included a recent victory against the Sacramento Kings. In contrast, the Suns had been struggling, posting a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with their most recent outing ending in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Phoenix's recent form has been less than stellar, averaging 102.7 points scored while allowing 109.4 points per game over their last ten. They had lost their last game before facing the Pelicans, which added pressure to perform at home. Meanwhile, New Orleans had been more effective on offense, averaging 118.3 points scored and allowing 116.9 points in their recent stretch, showcasing a slight improvement in their scoring ability.

Historically, the Suns have had the upper hand in their matchups against the Pelicans, winning the last four encounters, which included two victories earlier in the 2026 season. The Pelicans had not won against the Suns since February 2025, indicating a significant trend in favor of Phoenix.

In terms of injuries, both teams had players listed as day-to-day. The Suns were monitoring CJ Huntley and Mark Williams, both dealing with hamstring and foot issues, respectively. The Pelicans had Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens on the injury report, with Peavy resting and McGowens dealing with a toe injury. The impact of these injuries could have influenced the game dynamics, particularly for the Suns, who needed all available players to secure a win.

The betting odds provided by DraftKings indicated the Suns were favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 228.5 points. The moneyline reflected a strong preference for Phoenix at -175, while New Orleans was listed at +145. This line suggested that the market anticipated a close game, which ultimately played out as expected.

As the game progressed, the atmosphere in the Mortgage Matchup Center was electric, with fans on the edge of their seats. The fourth quarter saw a flurry of scoring, with both teams exchanging leads. Notable moments included crucial free throws from Devin Booker and Grayson Allen, which helped the Suns maintain a narrow lead. The Pelicans fought hard, with Zion Williamson contributing key points, but ultimately fell short in the final moments.

The scoring plays in the closing minutes highlighted the tension of the match. Saddiq Bey and Grayson Allen each made critical free throws that kept the game within reach for the Pelicans. However, the Suns' ability to convert their free throw opportunities, particularly from Booker, proved decisive in sealing the victory.

Overall, this game showcased the Suns' resilience in a challenging season, while the Pelicans demonstrated their fighting spirit despite their struggles. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on their performances, with the Suns aiming to solidify their playoff positioning and the Pelicans seeking to find consistency in their game.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PHX -3.5	228.5 o -108 / u -112	New Orleans Pelicans +145 · Phoenix Suns -175

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Injury report

CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
Micah PeavyDay-To-DayRestNew Orleans Pelicans
Bryce McGowensDay-To-DayToeNew Orleans Pelicans

Leaders

PointsDevin Booker32Phoenix Suns
AssistsGrayson Allen8Phoenix Suns
ReboundsOso Ighodaro6Phoenix Suns
PointsTrey Murphy III22New Orleans Pelicans
AssistsDejounte Murray5New Orleans Pelicans
ReboundsZion Williamson10New Orleans Pelicans

Recent form

Phoenix Suns

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1102.7 scored · 109.4 allowed per game3-5 at home

L103-105vs Chicago BullsMar 6
W114-103at Sacramento KingsMar 4
W113-110vs Los Angeles LakersFeb 27
L81-97vs Boston CelticsFeb 25
L77-92vs Portland Trail BlazersFeb 23
W113-110vs Orlando MagicFeb 21
L94-121at San Antonio SpursFeb 20
L109-136vs Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 12
W120-111vs Dallas MavericksFeb 11
L103-109vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 8

New Orleans Pelicans

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1118.3 scored · 116.9 allowed per game3-2 away

W133-123at Sacramento KingsMar 6
L101-110at Los Angeles LakersMar 4
L117-137at LA ClippersMar 2
W115-105at Utah JazzMar 1
W129-118at Utah JazzFeb 27
W113-109vs Golden State WarriorsFeb 25
W126-111vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 22
L118-139vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 21
L111-123vs Miami HeatFeb 12
W120-94vs Sacramento KingsFeb 10

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	New Orleans Pelicans	Phoenix Suns
Field goals	37-83	40-90
Field goal %	45	44
Three-pointers	10-28	20-58
Three-point %	36	34
Free throws	32-37	18-26
Free throw %	86	69
Rebounds	42	41
Offensive rebounds	16	15
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	18	27
Steals	8	9
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	14	12
Team turnovers	1	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	29
Fast-break points	12	13
Points in the paint	54	34
Fouls	24	23
Largest lead	7	14
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	13	83

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter73-86Devin Booker makes 24-foot running pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter74-86Trey Murphy III makes free throw 1 of 3
3rd Quarter75-86Trey Murphy III makes free throw 2 of 3
3rd Quarter76-86Trey Murphy III makes free throw 3 of 3
3rd Quarter76-89Rasheer Fleming makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ryan Dunn assists)
3rd Quarter78-89Yves Missi makes dunk
3rd Quarter78-92Devin Booker makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter81-92Jeremiah Fears makes 23-foot three point jumper (Zion Williamson assists)
4th Quarter81-95Collin Gillespie makes 30-foot three point jumper (Grayson Allen assists)
4th Quarter84-95Trey Murphy III makes 30-foot three pointer
4th Quarter84-97Khaman Maluach makes tip shot
4th Quarter87-97Karlo Matkovic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Fears assists)
4th Quarter87-100Jalen Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Royce O'Neale assists)
4th Quarter89-100Karlo Matkovic makes tip shot
4th Quarter89-102Jalen Green makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter90-102Bryce McGowens makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter91-102Bryce McGowens makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-104Khaman Maluach makes dunk (Jalen Green assists)
4th Quarter94-104Trey Murphy III makes 28-foot three point jumper (Dejounte Murray assists)
4th Quarter96-104Trey Murphy III makes 1-foot running dunk
4th Quarter96-107Royce O'Neale makes 26-foot three point jumper (Grayson Allen assists)
4th Quarter98-107Dejounte Murray makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter99-107Dejounte Murray makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter99-110Devin Booker makes 22-foot three point jumper (Grayson Allen assists)
4th Quarter101-110Dejounte Murray makes two point shot
4th Quarter103-110Herbert Jones makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter103-112Grayson Allen makes jump bank shot (Collin Gillespie assists)
4th Quarter105-112Saddiq Bey makes driving layup (Zion Williamson assists)
4th Quarter106-112Saddiq Bey makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter106-114Devin Booker makes driving layup
4th Quarter108-114Dejounte Murray makes driving layup
4th Quarter111-114Dejounte Murray makes 26-foot three point jumper (Herbert Jones assists)
4th Quarter112-114Saddiq Bey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-114Saddiq Bey makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-115Grayson Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter113-116Grayson Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-116Zion Williamson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-117Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-118Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-118Herbert Jones makes driving dunk (Zion Williamson assists)