Phoenix Suns Face Pelicans in Back-to-Back

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Phoenix Suns faced the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 7pm Mountain Standard Time in a back-to-back match-up at Footprint Center. The Suns sit at 35 wins and 27 losses, while the Pelicans are 20 wins and 44 losses. ESPN gives Phoenix a 60% chance to win. Both teams played last night, with New Orleans beating the Sacramento Kings, 133-123 behind Zion. Williamson's 23 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. That snapped a short skid for the Pelicans, who have won five of their last seven. Phoenix fell 105-103 to the Chicago Bulls, and what coach Jordan Not called a poor effort. The Suns are banged up, missing Dylan Brooks with a fractured hand for four to six weeks. Mark Williams with a foot injury up for a view in two, two, three weeks, and Jordan Goodwin out since February 21st with a calf issue.

1:02Royce O'Neill is questionable due to right foot soreness after playing 18 minutes yesterday. Earlier today, reports surface that Dylan Brooks was arrested for driving under the influence early Friday morning. The Suns issued a statement saying they are aware and gathering more information, with no further comment right now. Coaches like Aught stressed the need for better energy and paint presence without Williams, especially after last night's flat performance. Phoenix hopes to bounce back shorthanded as they pushed toward meaningful March games. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built in sound, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow dot com.