Timberwolves125
Cavaliers127
Mavericks113
Thunder125
Rockets120
Warriors134
Nuggets114Phoenix Suns @ New Orleans Pelicans: Dec 26, 2025
Suns vs Pelicans final: the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-108 on December 26, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | 26 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 115 |
| Pelicans | 23 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 108 |
Top Performers
Suns
- 30 PTS Devin Booker
- 13 REB Mark Williams
- 9 AST Collin Gillespie
Pelicans
- 20 PTS Zion Williamson
- 8 REB Zion Williamson
- 6 AST Jordan Poole
Suns vs Pelicans Box Score
Phoenix Suns
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Gillespie G | 34 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6-14 | 4-10 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Royce O'Neale F | 25 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Dillon Brooks GF | 32 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-12 | 1-7 | 3-4 | +15 |
| Mark Williams C | 27 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9-13 | 0-0 | 6-8 | +14 |
| Devin Booker G | 36 | 30 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10-16 | 1-3 | 9-11 | +21 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Goodwin G | 19 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-6 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Rasheer Fleming F | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Ryan Dunn F | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Oso Ighodaro F | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jamaree Bouyea G | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 1-2 | -4 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce McGowens GF | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 4-6 | +10 |
| Derik Queen C | 19 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-9 | 0-1 | 1-4 | -18 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 16 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 1-3 | -12 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 31 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-14 | 0-5 | 1-2 | -22 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 36 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8-16 | 1-3 | 2-3 | -14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Poole G | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7-18 | 2-11 | 3-6 | -5 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 25 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Yves Missi C | 18 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Micah Peavy G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Zion Williamson F | 27 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 10-14 | 0 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
Suns vs Pelicans Recap
The Suns beat the Pelicans 115-108 as Phoenix outscored New Orleans 34-28 in the fourth quarter. The win moved the Suns to 17-13, while the Pelicans fell to 8-24.
The Pelicans won the third quarter 32-28 and erased a 5-point halftime deficit. Suns 53-48 at the break became Suns 81-80 after three quarters. Phoenix pulled away late and took 52 rebounds to New Orleans' 38.
Devin Booker led all scorers with 30 points. Zion Williamson answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the Pelicans. Mark Williams grabbed 13 rebounds for the Suns, and Collin Gillespie handed out 9 assists. Phoenix made 44 of 91 shots from the field, and the Pelicans made 39 of 88. The Suns also committed 17 turnovers to the Pelicans' 12, so the margin came from the boards.
The number to know: 25 of 42. That is New Orleans' free throw line, and the 17 missed attempts kept a close game within reach of Phoenix.
Team Stats
| Suns | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 44-91 | Field Goals | 39-88 |
| 48.4% | FG % | 44.3% |
| 8-40 | 3-Pointers | 5-25 |
| 20.0% | 3P % | 20.0% |
| 19-25 | Free Throws | 25-42 |
| 76.0% | FT % | 59.5% |
| 52 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 26 | Assists | 22 |
| 9 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 2 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 27 | Fouls | 22 |
| 9 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Suns | 52.7% | 14.3% | 38.1% | 0.209 |
 Pelicans | 47.2% | 10.1% | 25.0% | 0.284 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Suns vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, December 26, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Suns Arizona's Family Sports · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Suns vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Suns last 5
- W vs Lakers 132-108 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Warriors 116-119 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Warriors 99-98 Dec 18, 2025
- L vs Lakers 114-116 Dec 14, 2025
- L @ Thunder 89-138 Dec 10, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Cavaliers 118-141 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Mavericks 119-113 Dec 22, 2025
- W vs Pacers 128-109 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Rockets 133-128 Dec 18, 2025
- W @ Bulls 114-104 Dec 14, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 6, 2026 Pelicans @ Suns 116-118
- Dec 27, 2025 Suns @ Pelicans 123-114
- Nov 10, 2025 Pelicans @ Suns 98-121
More NBA Games on Dec 26, 2025
- Final
Miami Heat0-4126
Atlanta Hawks2-2111Top: Young 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1117
Washington Wizards2-2138Top: Ingram 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1120
Orlando Magic1-2105Top: Black 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-1140
Indiana Pacers2-2122Top: Brown 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1102
Chicago Bulls1-3109Top: Embiid 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3104
Memphis Grizzlies4-0125Top: Jr. 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0129
Utah Jazz1-3131Top: George 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2119
Portland Trail Blazers2-0103Top: Harden 34 PTSBox score ›
That covers Suns vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Suns host the Nuggets Oct 30; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Suns vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Suns vs Pelicans on Dec 26, 2025?
The Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-108 on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Devin Booker led the Suns with 30 points.
What are the Suns and Pelicans records?
After this game the Suns were 17-13 and the Pelicans were 8-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Suns vs Pelicans?
Devin Booker scored 30 for the Suns. Zion Williamson scored 20 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Suns vs Pelicans season series?
The Suns lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Suns vs Pelicans game?
The Suns beat the Pelicans 118-116 on Mar 6, 2026 at home.
Where was Suns vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Suns vs Pelicans?
Suns-Pelicans: Q1 26-23, Q2 27-25, Q3 28-32, Q4 34-28.
What is next for the Suns and Pelicans?
Suns host the Nuggets on Friday, October 30 at 10:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.