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Pelicans Fall 112-97 Against Phoenix - Game Recap

The Suns got a 31-point performance from Mikal Bridges as Phoenix handed New Orleans a 112-97 defeat on Tuesday at Footprint Center.

Phoenix was a favorite by -6.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 215.5.

Chris Paul had 22 points for Phoenix and Deandre Ayton chipped in with 19 points. Chris Paul had 11 assists for the Suns, while Deandre Ayton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

New Orleans got 22 points from Brandon Ingram in a losing cause and another 21 points from CJ McCollum. Brandon Ingram contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas had 14 rebounds.

Phoenix led at halftime, 59-46.

New Orleans won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 47-40.