Suns Host Pelicans, Seek Energy Boost

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Phoenix Suns host a New Orleans Pelicans tonight at Footprint Center, aiming to snap a potential back-to-back skid after dropping yesterday's. Game to Chicago Coach Jordan Ott got a lift with Royce O'Neill clear to play after being listed as questionable, though the Suns remain shorthanded without mark. Williams, Dylan Brooks, and Jordan Goodwin. The starting five stays the same from last night, featuring Colin Gillespie, Devon Booker, Jalen Green, Royce O'Neill, and Oso Iggadaro. Phoenix faces a tough, physical matchup against a Pelicans team known for its speed and size in the paint. Coach Ott highlighted the challenges ahead, pointing to New Orleans stars like Zion Williamson, who powers downhill relentlessly, along with the Jante. Murray's playmaking and Sadiq Bay's strong season. He stressed the need for better one-on-one defense and team support to force kick-outs.

1:01Phoenix struggled with energy in their recent loss, especially against the fast-breaking opponent on the second night of a back-to-back. Ott sees similarities between Chicago and New Orleans, urging his squad to protect the pain, rotate quickly, and scramble on the perimeter. Tip-off is at 7pm Mountain Standard Time, with the Suns desperate for a spark to regain momentum on their home floor. According to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, solisolipillo.com