2022 Playoffs: First Round | Suns (1) vs. Pelicans (8)

Game Recap: Suns 115, Pelicans 109

Led by Chris Pauls 33 points (14-14 FG), along with five rebounds and eight assists, the No. one seed Phoenix Suns defeated the No. eight seed New Orleans Pelicans in Game six, 115-109. Devin Booker added 13 points and five rebounds for the Suns in the victory, while Brandon Ingram tallied 21 points, five rebounds and 11 assists for the Pelicans. After closing out this best-of-seven First Round series, 4-2, the Suns will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals to face the winner of the Dallas Mavericks-Utah Jazz series.

Full Focus: Chris Paul's perfect night clinches series

Full Focus: Paul's perfect night clinches series

Chris Paul sets a postseason record with 14 made field goals without a miss as Phoenix clinches its series win against New Orleans.

Shaq, Charles & Kenny offer up praise for Chris Paul

Barkley: 'Honor and a privilege to watch [Paul] play'

Shaq, Kenny, and Charles talk about the Chris Paul's huge Game 6 vs. New Orleans and why he's such a reliable playoff performer.

Paul scores 33 on 14-for-14 shooting

Chris Paul (33 points) Highlights vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 04/28/2022

Chris Paul filled with emotions after winning Game 6 in New Orleans

Paul shares raw emotion, warm words after Game 6

Chris Paul gets emotional after Game 6 as all of the memories he made in New Orleans come rushing back.

Booker: 'We understand what closeout games are'

Devin Booker talks about his return from injury and the Suns win over the Pelicans in Game 6 .

New Orleans Pelicans have a promising future

Future is bright for young, talented Pelicans

Charles Barkley gives his praise to the New Orleans Pelicans and believes their future is bright.

Nightly Notable: Mikal Bridges | Apr. 26

Nightly Notable: Suns take 3-2 lead behind Bridges

Mikal Bridges finishes with 31 points, five rebounds and a career-high four blocks in a Game 5 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Bridges, Suns 'stay together' for pivotal Game 5 win

Mikal Bridges credits his teammates after Tuesday's Game 5 win as Phoenix goes up 3-2 in its 1st-round series with New Orleans.

Game Recap: Suns 112, Pelicans 97

Led by Mikal Bridges Playoff career-high 31 points and four blocks, the No. one seed Suns defeated the No. eight seed Pelicans in Game five, 112-97. Chris Paul added 22 points, six rebounds and 11 assists for the Suns in the victory, while Brandon Ingram tallied 22 points, five rebounds and five assists for the Pelicans. The Suns lead this best-of-seven First Round series 3-2, with Game six taking place on Thursday, April 28.

Game Recap: Pelicans 118, Suns 103

Led by Brandon Ingrams 30 points, four rebounds and five assists, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game four, 118-103. Jonas Valanciunas added a Playoff career-high 26 points, along with 15 rebounds and four assists for the Pelicans in the victory, while Deandre Ayton tallied 23 points and eight rebounds for the Suns. This best-of-seven First Round series is now tied, 2-2, with Game five taking place on Tuesday, April 26

Pelicans wear down Paul in Game 4

The Pelicans' decision to hound Chris Paul with Jose Alvarado may be adding some fatigue to the Suns' veteran star guard.

Alvarado: It's 'all love' with Chris Paul

Jose Alvarado and Chris Paul chime in on their entertaining head-to-head matchup so far in the Pelicans-Suns series.

Herb Jones with multiple game-changing defensive plays in the 4th quarter

Jones stifles Suns at every turn in 4th quarter

Herb Jones astoundingly blocks two 3-pointers and steals an inbounds pass while generally disrupting the Suns' offense down the stretch.

Are the Phoenix Suns in trouble without Devin Booker?

Are Suns in trouble without Booker?

It's a 3-game series now, and Phoenix still holds home court. But the Suns have looked far from their dominant selves without the injured Devin Booker.

Jonas Valanciunas on stepping up in Game 4: 'Every game I take personal'

Valanciunas: 'Every game I take personal'

Allie LaForce interviews Pelicans' big man Jonas Valanciunas after New Orleans ties their series with the Phoenix Suns, 2-2.

Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton step up for Suns in Game 3

Paul, Ayton step up without Booker

With Devin Booker sidelined, the veteran leadership of Chris Paul and the inside presence of Deandre Ayton help power the Suns to victory in Game 3.

JaVale McGee providing crucial inside presence for Phoenix

Boozer: 'McGee's game has matured so beautifully'

Carlos Boozer says three-time NBA champion JaVale McGee's game has "matured so beautifully" and turned him into an X-factor for the Suns.

Can the Pels avoid going down 3-1 in Game 4?

Can the Pels take advantage of the Suns being underhanded?

Pelicans stun top-seeded Suns to pull even

The Pelicans have tied up the series with the Suns who lost Devin Booker to an injury.

Pelicans could make a big run against Phoenix

Can Pelicans build on Game 2 upset?

Robert Horry and Sam Mitchell believe the Pelicans have a real chance to make it a series after pulling even at 1-1.

How will Devin Booker's injury impact the series?

How will Booker's injury impact series?

The No. 1 seed Suns may be without their star guard due to a hamstring injury. How will they respond if Devin Booker is out for a while?

Booker fist bumps baby fan after tough fadeaway

Devin Booker nails fadeaway, fist bumps a fan

Brandon Ingram talks after Pelicans' Game 2 win

Ingram on Game 2 win, Booker's injury and more

Brandon Ingram discusses the Pelicans' victory and their ability to hang with the Suns in Game 2.

Brandon Ingram (37 points) Highlights vs. Phoenix Suns

Ingram scores 26 of 37 points in 2nd half

Brandon Ingram pours in 37 points and just misses a triple-double to power the Pelicans' Game 2 upset.

Hayes pins Bridges' dunk attempt against glass

Jaxson Hayes gets up for the big rejection, 04/19/2022

Booker makes 7 3-pointers, scores 31 in 1st half

Devin Booker goes off for 31 points in first half

Game Recap: Suns 110, Pelicans 99

Chris Paul's 30 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists lead Phoenix past New Orleans in Game 1.

Chris Paul after 30-point Game 1: 'Just because I don't shoot often doesn't mean I can't shoot'

Paul: 'Reading the room' in playoffs always key

Chris Paul talks after Game 1 about his scoring barrage in the 4th quarter, the Suns' long road ahead and more.

Suns have plenty to fine-tune after Game 1 victory

Suns still have to-do list after Game 1 win

The Suns capitalized on their long layoff and showed their all-around strength in a Game 1 win, but they still have room to grow.

Chris Paul goes to another level in Game 1 win

With title in sight, Paul cranks up heat in Game 1

Chris Paul seems to be on a mission to win a title after his performance in Game 1 against New Orleans.

Inside the NBA: Chris Paul proves his matchup mastery

Paul again proves mastery of exploiting matchups

Chris Paul was able to bend the game to his will while taking over for the Suns in the 4th quarter of Game 1.

Paul takes over in 4th quarter

Paul has a big 4th

Inside the NBA: Pelicans' options limited against Suns' elite versatility

Pelicans' options limited against Suns' versatility

Charles Barkley doesn't think any adjustments will save New Orleans from elimination at the hands of the top-seeded Suns.

What makes the 2021-22 version of the Suns so special?

What makes '21-22 version of Suns special?

Why this Suns group set the Franchise Record for Wins

Why Chris Paul’s teams keep setting records

Record-setting seasons the norm with CP3

Why do Chris Paul's teams continue to set new records for success with him at the helm?

Western Conference playoff matchups set

The Warriors must contend with reigning Kia MVP Nikola Jokic, while the Mavs could be short-handed against the Jazz,

It's go time: Suns already in playoff mode

As Friday's huge comeback over Utah shows, Phoenix isn't letting up at all even after clinching home-court advantage throughout the postseason.

NBA Exclusive: Chris Paul

Chris Paul has been the ultimate leader during his 17-year is career, and it's been even more evident since joining the Suns.

Coach Speak: Phoenix Suns expand on last season's success

Coach Speak: How Suns are building off Finals run

Sam Mitchell dissects how the Suns have managed to improve themselves after last season's run to The Finals.