Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans 4/22/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The final game of the Friday NBA playoff schedule will feature a matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans from the Smoothie King Center. The top-seeded Suns (64-18) won 32 of their 41 road games during the regular season and finished eight games ahead of Memphis for the best overall record. In Game Two, Phoenix shot 50 percent from the field during a stunning 125-114 home loss. 

All-Star G Devin Booker led six Phoenix players in double figures with 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting. Veteran G Chris Paul added 17 points and 14 assists for the Suns.

The New Orleans Pelicans finished three games below .500 at home andare looking to pull off one of the biggest upsets in NBA postseason history. On Tuesday, New Orleans connected on 17-for-30 from the three-point line and shot a sizzling 55 percent overall. The Pelicans held a 43-33 advantage on the glass and outscored the Suns by 18 points in the second half. 

New Orleans F Brandon Ingram poured in a game-high 37 points to go along with 11 rebounds and nine assists. C.J. McCollum contributed 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds for the Pelicans.