An NBA regular season focus battle, the Phoenix Suns took on the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. In the first quarter, the two sides engaged in a confrontational battle, which was 42-31. Although the Pelicans scored 31 points, which is already a rarity, it is still not as crazy as the Suns, and the 42 points are amazing. The superstar Devin Booker exploded, slashing 13+5+4 and a surprise double.
It's a contest of strengths and weaknesses, with the Suns ranking second in the league with a record of 28 wins and 8 losses, just one win behind the Golden State Warriors. The Pelicans, on the other hand, are far behind, with a 13-24 loss in the second-to-last place in the West, only slightly stronger than the Houston Rockets at the bottom.
In such a showdown, I am afraid that not many people think that the Pelicans can cause any trouble for the Suns. In the first quarter, the Suns were in excellent form, especially the Duo of Devon Booker and Jaylen Smith, which was completely give-and-go, blooming inside and out. In the end, both men were in doubles in a single quarter, Booker played the first quarter, 9 shots 4, had 5 free throws, all scored, cut 13 points, plus 5 rebounds and 4 assists, today can try to impact a three-double, I hope the Pelicans do not shoot too early to admit defeat.
Jaylen Smith, on the other hand, played the role of the Wizards, who was more efficient, shooting 4-of-4, including two three-pointers, and had 10 points and 2 rebounds. In addition to these two people, Bridges and Cameron Johnson also scored 5 points each. Suns brain Chris Paul, with only 3 points, delivered 4 assists.
Perhaps too easy to score, the Suns slackened off in the early second quarter and were forced by their opponents to score, with their previous 16-point lead all but in vain. However, after a timeout, the Suns made a second attack and opened the gap. This is absolute strength, do whatever you want, not afraid to take a nap.