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Chris Paul leads Suns to 123-110 win over New Orleans

Next up, the Pelicans take on the Golden State Warriors at home on Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m.

Credit: AP

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball between New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) and New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. The Suns won 123-110. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NEW ORLEANS — The Pelicans made several rallies, but could never get over the hump as the Phoenix Suns held them off for a 123-110 win.

Devonte Graham led the Pelicans with 28 points. Jonas Valanciunas finished with 25 points and 16 rebounds.

Devin Booker scored 33 points, Chris Paul added 11 points and 15 assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-110.

Mikal Bridges added 23 points for Phoenix, which picked up its seventh win over the Pelicans in the last nine games. He and Cameron Johnson (18 points) both made five 3-pointers, while veteran center Bismack Biyombo shot 6-for-6 and scored 16.

Next up, the Pelicans take on the Golden State Warriors at home on Twelfth Night, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m.

Final stats from tonight's game ⬇️@Devonte4Graham 28 pts, 6 ast, 1 reb@JValanciunas 25 pts, 2 ast, 16 reb@B_Ingram13 16 pts, 5 ast, 6 reb@joshhart 15 pts, 11 reb, 5 ast#Pelicans | @FDSportsbook pic.twitter.com/gACgYdvKtm
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 5, 2022

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