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The Phoenix Suns will once again be short-handed as they continue their four-game road trip tomorrow night against the Washington Wizards. Phoenix (18-13) listed Ryan Dunn (right knee soreness) as questionable against Washington,
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When will the NBA adjust to the Phoenix Suns’ new reputation?
This team is fiesty. They play hard as hell. They play physical, in-your-face defense. They dive for loose balls. They chirp at you. They don’t get phased by 20-point deficits. Coaches, players, and media are taking notice around the association. So why haven’t refs adapted? Where is the consistency in officiating?
The swing stat was second-chance points. The Suns led the league in Week 10 at 24.7 per game. They also topped the NBA with 16.7 offensive rebounds and ranked fourth with 48.3 total boards. That dominance tilted games. Especially since they were middle of the pack from deep, shooting 35.6%, 15th in the league.
The Phoenix Suns completed the back-to-back sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans after Saturday night's 123-114 win. The Suns move to 18-13 on the season after their consecutive wins at Smoothie King Center both Friday and tonight. They now lead the season series over New Orleans 3-0.
Brooks is just the sixth NBA player to register 25 points and five zeros since the league began tracking turnovers in the 1977-78 season.
Expert recap and game analysis of the Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game from December 27, 2025 on ESPN.
PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has been ejected from Saturday night's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. With 2:06 left in the third quarter, Alvarado fought through a screen and was initially called for a foul.
The Suns second unit came in clutch against the Pelicans, and Jordan Goodwin saw their scrappy element in the second half.