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Suns vs Pelicans final: the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 on December 27, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suns | 32 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 123 |
| Pelicans | 33 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
Top Performers
Suns
- 20 PTS Devin Booker
- 10 REB Oso Ighodaro
- 7 AST Collin Gillespie
Pelicans
- 24 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 11 REB Derik Queen
- 3 AST Derik Queen
Suns vs Pelicans Box Score
Phoenix Suns
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker G | 34 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6-18 | 3-9 | 5-8 | 0 |
| Dillon Brooks GF | 33 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-18 | 2-7 | 2-3 | +4 |
| Oso Ighodaro F | 28 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Collin Gillespie G | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 5-7 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Royce O'Neale F | 32 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5-9 | 5-8 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Goodwin G | 23 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-12 | 2-6 | 4-4 | -1 |
| Nick Richards C | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Isaiah Livers F | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Rasheer Fleming F | 15 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 0-2 | +5 |
| Jamaree Bouyea G | 11 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-6 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Mark Williams C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -12 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey F | 32 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 0-2 | 7-8 | -6 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 33 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7-19 | 0-4 | 4-4 | -12 |
| Derik Queen C | 26 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7-15 | 2-4 | 5-6 | -1 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 36 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 6-9 | 6-6 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Micah Peavy G | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Zion Williamson F | 29 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8-11 | 0-0 | 6-8 | -7 |
| Jordan Poole G | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 1-1 | -1 |
| Yves Missi C | 20 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
Suns vs Pelicans Recap
The Suns beat the Pelicans by winning the second quarter 33-22. Phoenix moved to 18-13, while New Orleans fell to 8-25.
A 10-point halftime lead came out of that quarter, with the Suns up 65-55. The Pelicans won the third 30-28 and trailed 93-85 after three, still 8 points back. Phoenix made 20 of 44 from three, while New Orleans hit 9 of 27.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points, and Collin Gillespie added 7 assists. Trey Murphy III scored 24 for the Pelicans, and Derik Queen had 11 rebounds. Phoenix pulled down 55 rebounds to 43 and made 26 assists to 16. The Suns shot 45 of 98 from the field, and the Pelicans shot 38 of 87.
The number to know: 29 of 33 from the free throw line for New Orleans, which kept the Pelicans in range despite the cold shooting from three.
Team Stats
| Suns | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 45-98 | Field Goals | 38-87 |
| 45.9% | FG % | 43.7% |
| 20-44 | 3-Pointers | 9-27 |
| 45.5% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 13-19 | Free Throws | 29-33 |
| 68.4% | FT % | 87.9% |
| 55 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 22 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 26 | Assists | 16 |
| 7 | Steals | 11 |
| 3 | Blocks | 7 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 23 | Fouls | 22 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Suns | 56.1% | 13.1% | 43.1% | 0.133 |
 Pelicans | 48.9% | 11.4% | 29.8% | 0.333 |
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
- Saturday, December 27, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 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 @ Pelicans 115-108 Dec 26, 2025
- 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
Pelicans last 5
- L vs Suns 108-115 Dec 26, 2025
- 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
Previous meetings
- Mar 6, 2026 Pelicans @ Suns 116-118
- Dec 26, 2025 Suns @ Pelicans 115-108
- Nov 10, 2025 Pelicans @ Suns 98-121
More NBA Games on Dec 27, 2025
- Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2107
Sacramento Kings0-3113Top: Flagg 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1126
Orlando Magic1-2127Top: Black 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3123
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0107Top: Thomas 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1100
Houston Rockets3-0117Top: Durant 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3112
Chicago Bulls1-2103Top: Antetokounmpo 29 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3128
Atlanta Hawks2-1125Top: Towns 36 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2127
San Antonio Spurs1-2114Top: Wembanyama 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1116
Miami Heat0-3142Top: Siakam 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Suns vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Suns visit the Thunder Oct 26; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Suns vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Suns vs Pelicans on Dec 27, 2025?
The Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Devin Booker led the Suns with 20 points.
What are the Suns and Pelicans records?
After this game the Suns were 18-13 and the Pelicans were 8-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Suns vs Pelicans?
Devin Booker scored 20 for the Suns. Trey Murphy III scored 24 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 32-33, Q2 33-22, Q3 28-30, Q4 30-29.
What is next for the Suns and Pelicans?
Suns visit the Thunder on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.