The Phoenix Suns conclude a three-game homestand on March 8 against the Charlotte Hornets at Mortgage Matchup Center.
The 7 p.m. game is being televised on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
The Suns (36-27) are a win away from surpassing the number of victories they had a season ago with a Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
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Phoenix is coming off a 118-116 win over New Orleans on March 6.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) passes the ball by New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) passes the ball by New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) guards Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) guards Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) dunks over New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Karlo Matkovic (17) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates with Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Amir Coffey (2) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) attempts a dunk over New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) attempts a dunk over New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks (center) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) runs down a loose ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
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Phoenix Suns continue 3-game homestand vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 6, 2026.
“It’s a whole different team, coaching staff,” Suns forward Royce O’Neale said after Sunday’s morning shootaround. “A different style of play that we’re playing offensively and defensively. New group of guys coming together.”
The Suns traded Durant, bought out Beal, and built a team around Booker with an identity of playing hard, physical, aggressive and defending at a high level.
Phoenix is 10th in the NBA in defensive rating.
“Try not to compare last year to this year,” O’Neale said. “It’s a credit to the way we are playing. Playing hard each and every night, trying to get wins. Defensively, taking pride. Offensively, moving the ball. Just playing as a team.”
The Suns are down Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture), Grayson Allen (right knee injury management), Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain) and Mark Williams (left foot third metatarsal stress reaction).
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Allen was previously listed as probable after the morning shootaround on March 8.
The Hornets (32-32) are beginning a four-game road trip against the Suns. They are coming off a 128-120 loss to Miami to snap a six-game winning streak.
Charlotte has won 16 of its last 20 games after a 16-28 start to the season. The Hornets are without Tidjane Salaün (left calf strain).
This will be the first of two matchups between the Suns and Hornets. They’ll meet again on April 2 in Charlotte.
Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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