Jazz123
Nets109
Raptors94
Timberwolves117
Magic111
Thunder108
Pistons106
76ers93
Grizzlies123
Kings112New Orleans Pelicans @ Phoenix Suns: Mar 6, 2026
Pelicans vs Suns final: the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on March 6, 2026 at Footprint Centre , Phoenix.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 29 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 116 |
| Suns | 26 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 22 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 10 REB Zion Williamson
- 5 AST Dejounte Murray
Suns
- 32 PTS Devin Booker
- 6 REB Oso Ighodaro
- 8 AST Grayson Allen
Pelicans vs Suns Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III F | 41 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6-17 | 4-9 | 6-7 | +10 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 34 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-5 | 8-8 | +3 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-13 | 0-0 | 7-9 | +5 |
| Herbert Jones F | 30 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-11 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Dejounte Murray G | 29 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-13 | 1-5 | 4-5 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 3-4 | -2 |
| Yves Missi C | 16 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
Phoenix Suns
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green G | 30 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-17 | 3-9 | 6-7 | +3 |
| Oso Ighodaro F | 26 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 3-5 | +2 |
| Collin Gillespie G | 32 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-12 | 4-11 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Devin Booker G | 35 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10-21 | 5-12 | 7-8 | +1 |
| Royce O'Neale F | 31 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Haywood Highsmith F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Amir Coffey GF | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Ryan Dunn F | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-2 | +9 |
| Khaman Maluach C | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Rasheer Fleming F | 14 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0 |
| Grayson Allen G | 29 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 2-8 | 2-2 | +1 |
Pelicans vs Suns Recap
The Suns beat the Pelicans by holding off a fourth-quarter rally after building an 11-point lead through three quarters. Phoenix improved to 36-27, while New Orleans fell to 20-45.
A 32-23 second quarter turned the game around. Phoenix led 58-52 at halftime and 92-81 after three. The Suns made 20 of 58 from three-point range and recorded 27 assists, against 18 for the Pelicans.
Devin Booker scored 32 points for Phoenix, while Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 22. Grayson Allen added 8 assists, and Zion Williamson grabbed 10 rebounds in a losing effort. The Pelicans made 37 of 83 shots and committed 14 turnovers, compared with 12 for the Suns.
The number to know: 35 points. New Orleans scored that many in the fourth quarter, the most by either team in any period except Phoenix's 32 in the second, but the Pelicans had too little time left.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| 37-83 | Field Goals | 40-90 |
| 44.6% | FG % | 44.4% |
| 10-28 | 3-Pointers | 20-58 |
| 35.7% | 3P % | 34.5% |
| 32-37 | Free Throws | 18-26 |
| 86.5% | FT % | 69.2% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 15 |
| 18 | Assists | 27 |
| 8 | Steals | 9 |
| 3 | Blocks | 6 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 24 | Fouls | 23 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 14 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 50.6% | 12.4% | 38.1% | 0.386 |
 Suns | 55.6% | 10.6% | 36.6% | 0.200 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Suns Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, March 6, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Suns Arizona's Family Sports
- Arena
- Footprint Centre Phoenix
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Suns Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- W @ Kings 133-123 Mar 5, 2026
- L @ Lakers 101-110 Mar 3, 2026
- L @ Clippers 117-137 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Jazz 115-105 Feb 28, 2026
- W @ Jazz 129-118 Feb 26, 2026
Suns last 5
- L vs Bulls 103-105 Mar 5, 2026
- W @ Kings 114-103 Mar 3, 2026
- W vs Lakers 113-110 Feb 26, 2026
- L vs Celtics 81-97 Feb 24, 2026
- L vs Trail Blazers 77-92 Feb 22, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 27, 2025 Suns @ Pelicans 123-114
- Dec 26, 2025 Suns @ Pelicans 115-108
- Nov 10, 2025 Pelicans @ Suns 98-121
More NBA Games on Mar 6, 2026
- Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2100
Boston Celtics1-1120Top: Brown 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3128
Charlotte Hornets2-1120Top: Herro 33 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0106Top: Sengun 28 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3142
Denver Nuggets1-1103Top: Jokić 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2112
San Antonio Spurs1-2116Top: Leonard 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1117
Los Angeles Lakers3-0128Top: Dončić 44 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Suns: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Suns visit the Thunder Oct 26.
Pelicans vs Suns FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Suns on Mar 6, 2026?
The Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Footprint Centre in Phoenix. Devin Booker led the Suns with 32 points.
What are the Pelicans and Suns records?
After this game the Pelicans were 20-45 and the Suns were 36-27 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Suns?
Trey Murphy III scored 22 for the Pelicans. Devin Booker scored 32 for the Suns.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Suns season series?
The Suns lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Suns game?
The Suns beat the Pelicans 123-114 on Dec 27, 2025 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Suns played?
At Footprint Centre in Phoenix, the home arena of the Phoenix Suns.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Suns?
Pelicans-Suns: Q1 29-26, Q2 23-32, Q3 29-34, Q4 35-26.
What is next for the Pelicans and Suns?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Suns visit the Thunder on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET.