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NEW ORLEANS – It was another close outing in the first half of the Phoenix Suns’ Saturday night matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Suns went into halftime on top by a score of 65-55.
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Dec 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans guard Jordan Poole falls after Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) dribbles around him and New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
Phoenix came into Saturday night without Jalen Green, Grayson Allen, or Ryan Dunn, and still asserted their dominance offensively. Dillon Brooks has become truly a second highlight scorer next to Devin Booker. Collin Gillespie’s ability to shoot off the dribble has been paramount for the Suns’ offense, and his straightforward shooting skills are giving glimpses of former Phoenix legend Steve Nash. Gillespie ended the first half with 15 points and went 5-for-5 from the three point line.
Dec 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie (12) reacts after a three point basket against New Orleans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
The Suns will need to rely on their youth and depth as they maneuver through the rest of Saturday night’s matchup. When Booker and Brooks take time to recover, if the depth of Jamaree Bouyea, Oso Ighodoro, and Rasheer Flemming can take over, Phoenix will have the necessary pieces to keep adjusting against New Orleans in the second half and keep the pressure on.
Dec 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots against New Orleans center Yves Missi (21) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
