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.
Suns:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | SG | Thu, Apr 21 | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Apr 30 |
| Dario Saric | PF | Sun, Apr 3 | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
Pelicans:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | PF | Sun, Apr 17 | Foot | Expected to be out until at least May 1 |
| Kira Lewis Jr. | PG | Thu, Dec 9 | Knee | Out for the season |
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.
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.
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:
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