The Phoenix Suns (16-13) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (8-23) at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, at Smoothie King Center. Devin Booker of the Suns and Derik Queen of the Pelicans are two of the players to watch in this contest.
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Suns vs. Pelicans: Dec. 26 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, AZFamily, and Suns+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Suns' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.8% | 16 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.5% | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.9 | 24 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.7 | 10 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 25 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 16.8 | 1 |
Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.4% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.9% | 27 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 22 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.4 | 22 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.7 | 9 |
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Suns vs. Pelicans Top Players
Suns
- Booker scores 25.4 points per game this season for the Suns, adding 4.1 rebounds and 6.6 assists.
- Mark Williams is responsible for 12.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
- Among active players, the Suns are led by Royce O'Neale from long distance. He makes 2.9 shots from deep per game.
- Jordan Goodwin records 1.5 steals per game. Williams collects 0.9 blocks an outing.
Pelicans
- Queen racks up 6.8 rebounds per game, 4.1 assists per game, and 13.4 points per game.
- Trey Murphy III has per-game averages of 20.6 points, 3.6 assists and 6.2 rebounds this season.
- Murphy averages 2.6 made threes per game.
- Murphy's 1.7 steals and Queen's 0.8 blocks per game are important to the Pelicans' defensive performance.
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Suns vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Suns
Suns:
Jalen Green: Out (Hamstring),
Grayson Allen: Out (Knee)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Jordan Poole: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Suns' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Thunder | L 138-89 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Lakers | L 116-114 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Warriors | W 99-98 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Warriors | L 119-116 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Lakers | W 132-108 | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Thunder | - | Home |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Bulls | W 114-104 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Rockets | W 133-128 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Pacers | W 128-109 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Mavericks | W 119-113 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Cavaliers | L 141-118 | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Suns | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Heat | - | Away |
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