Tonight's NBA action features a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns. The Pelicans, currently 14th in the Western Conference with an 8-24 record, are in a rebuilding phase. They are 3 games behind the 10th seed and have shown some recent improvement, including a 5-game winning streak. However, they are coming off a heavy loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Offensively, they average 115.5 points per game (18th in the league), but their defense struggles, allowing 122.8 points per game (5th worst). The Phoenix Suns hold the 7th spot in the West with a 56.7% win rate, aiming to secure their playoff position. They are on a two-game winning streak, recently defeating the Los Angeles Lakers. In their last 10 games, both teams have a 5-5 record. Historically, the Suns have had the upper hand, winning 6 out of their last 10 encounters with the Pelicans. In their previous meeting, the Suns won by 7 points. The Pelicans have a home record of 6-13, while the Suns have a 7-8 record on the road. 8 PM NBA: Pelicans +5.