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Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans: NBA Playoffs – Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match Preview: Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans on 26th April 2022, in what will be the 5th game of their ongoing 1st Round series in the Western Conference Playoffs.

The series is currently leveled up at 2-2, as we head towards a much-waited game 5 in Phoenix, which could shape the outcome of this series ahead.

Injury Report:

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

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

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

  • Chris Paul – Suns

With Devin Booker still out injured, Chris Paul needs to have a big game or the Suns will be in big trouble in the 1st round itself.

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  • Brandon Ingram – Pelicans

In the first playoffs of his career, Ingram has played at a remarkable level, and he will hope to lead his team to cause an upset over the Suns.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The New Orleans Pelicans have looked solid so far, and they are in a good position to cause an upset in this game and lead the series 3-2.

Prediction:

  • Chicago Bulls to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS

Also Read: Top 5 NBA players under the most pressure in the upcoming playoffs

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