Overview
- Phoenix won 115-108 in New Orleans to open the two-night set.
- Devin Booker finished with 30 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, sparking an 18-8 closing run.
- Center Mark Williams delivered 24 points and 13 rebounds, hitting key free throws and an alley‑oop in the final minutes.
- The Suns grabbed 16 offensive rebounds to control extra possessions, while the Pelicans went 25-for-42 at the foul line.
- Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists off the bench, with the rematch set for Saturday.