In New Orleans, two Western Conference teams will compete for a victory. On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns conclude a two-game road trip against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Injury Update Brandon Ingram and Chris Paul for Sunday’s game
The Suns have a 37-33 advantage in the all-time regular season series between the teams. Following the Pelicans’ victory on Friday night, the teams have split two meetings this season: which team gains the season series lead by winning here?
The Phoenix Suns were defeated in the first game of this two-game set by the New Orleans Pelicans, dropping their third straight game and fourth in the last five.
Chris Paul will face the New Orleans Pelicans.
Chris Paul finished the Pelicans’ 128-117 loss with 24 points (7-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, and seven assists in 34 minutes.
Johnson (knee) had surgery after injuring himself against Portland on November 4. He is expected to be out for one to two months, so a return in mid-December is most likely.
Washington Jr. (hip) missed Friday’s game and is listed as day-to-day.
New Orleans Pelicans won the first game of this two-game series, extending their winning streak to six games, and they will look to maintain that momentum here.
According to Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans’ official website, Brandon Ingram (toe) will not play against the Suns on Sunday.
Brandon Ingram will miss his seventh consecutive game due to a left toe sprain, giving Trey Murphy more playing time. His next opportunity to play will come on Tuesday in Utah.
Meanwhile, according to Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans’ official website, Herbert Jones (ankle) will not play against the Suns on Sunday.
Jones will miss his fifth game in a row due to a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will be against the Jazz on Tuesday, though the team has not stated when he will return.
