The New Orleans Pelicans face the Phoenix Suns in an early NBA game. The Pelicans are coming off losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns, with rookies, Quinn and Dyson Daniels, struggling recently. Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, nominally bench players but effectively starters, will significantly influence the Pelicans' offensive performance. They need to pressure the Suns' interior defense, while Trey Murphy III and Saddiq Bey focus on containing Devin Booker and limiting his playmaking ability. Injury updates show Grayson Allen is out for the Suns, while Jordan Goodwin is available. Jalen Green is also out. For the Pelicans, Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray are out, and Poole is questionable. The teams meet again after the Suns' previous seven-point victory. The last game was closely contested, but Booker scored 12 points in the final quarter, leading the Suns to victory. Booker is again crucial for the Suns, needing accurate mid-range shots to break down the Pelicans' defense. Dillon Brooks's tenacious defense will also pose challenges for the Pelicans. New Orleans Pelicans +5