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Match Preview: Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans on 22nd April 2022, in what will be the 3rd game of their ongoing 1st round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Currently, the series is leveled up at 1-1 as the action goes to the home court of the Pelicans. Phoenix was the favorite to win this series, but an injury to their star player has changed the trajectory of this series.

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

In the absence of Devin Booker, pressure will be on CP3 and we can see him rising to the occasion and having a big game.

  • Brandon Ingram – Pelicans

Ingram in the last match showed the world that he can perform on the biggest stage as well. Playing at home court, we can see another good game from Ingram.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Pelicans have a good chance of winning this game and going 2-0 up in the series as they are playing at home against the Suns who are without Booker.

Prediction:

  • New Orleans Pelicans to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

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