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Devin Booker, Suns hold off late charge to beat Pelicans

Devin Booker scored 32 points including 18 in the third quarter, helping Phoenix win despite missing key starters; the Suns improved to 36-27 this season.

  • On March 6, 2026, the Phoenix Suns beat the Pelicans 118-116 at Mortgage Matchup Center before 17,071 fans, with Devin Booker scoring 32 points.
  • Playing the second night of a back-to-back during a three-game homestand, the Suns missed Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams, with reserve forward Oso Ighodaro contributing before fouling out.
  • Late free throws decided the game, with Grayson Allen hitting two, Zion Williamson making one of two, then Booker making two in the final seconds.
  • In standings terms, the Suns moved to 36-27 after a win, completing a 4-0 sweep of the Pelicans following Friday's game.
  • Off the court, the Suns host the Charlotte Hornets at Mortgage Matchup Center at 7 p.m. on March 8, 2026.
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Devin Booker, Suns hold off late charge to beat Pelicans

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Booker scores 32 as Suns win 118-116 after Pelicans' rally falls short

Devin Booker scored 18 of his 32 points in the third quarter, and the Phoenix Suns held off the New Orleans Pelicans 118-116 on Friday night.

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AZCentral broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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