On April 8, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued to burn. Today, the Western Conference ushered in a heavyweight battle, and the Suns sat on the home court and started a fierce card battle with the visiting Pelicans. Both teams are evenly matched and have close records, and both will be eager to win this game and further improve their position in the Western Conference standings.
From the start of the game, the Suns showed a strong desire to win, and they built a seven-point lead in the first quarter. However, the Pelicans were not to be trifled with, as they launched a fierce counterattack from the second quarter, chased all the way, and overtook the score as they entered the final quarter, entering the decisive moment with a seven-point advantage.
The Suns' Beal stepped up, and he scored consecutive points in the final quarter to help the team close the gap step by step. The Pelicans' Zion, on the other hand, played well on both ends of the floor, not only scoring on his own, but also delivering many wonderful assists to help the team stabilize their position. The scores of the two teams were tight, and the game entered a white-hot stage.
The Suns looked a little weak in the process of chasing points, and finally lost to the Pelicans 105-113. The loss also ended the Suns' three-game winning streak, which turned to 46-32. The Pelicans, on the other hand, relied on this victory to tie the Suns' record at 46-32.
The Suns are still in sixth place in the West, but the loss is certainly a wake-up call. The Pelicans, on the other hand, relied on this victory to boost their morale and stabilize their ranking at No. 7 in the West. The victory in this game was significant for the Pelicans, who not only managed to reverse the 13-point deficit, but also tied the Suns' record, showing strong strength and team cohesion.
Zion and McCollum have been particularly impressive. Xi An'an scored 29 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, not only scoring frequently on the offensive end, but also putting great pressure on the opponent on the defensive end. McCollum, on the other hand, contributed 31 points and 5 assists, and his scoring ability and assist ability contributed to the team's victory.
As for the Suns, Durant, Beal and Booker also had good performances. Durant had 23 points and 6 assists in the game, although the statistics are not too impressive, but his role on the court cannot be ignored. Beal scored a high score of 33 points and was an important firepower point in the Suns' pursuit of points. Booker, for his part, contributed 25 points and seven assists, and he contributed to the team both offensively and in terms of playmaking.
The results have had a profound impact on the situation in the entire Western Conference. With the Pelicans taking the Suns, the Lakers will have to go all out to win the next games and the chances of them finishing in the top six in the West will increase further. And the final game against the Pelicans will undoubtedly be a key battle for the Lakers to achieve their goals.