Suns @ Pelicans Friday game thread, December 26th, 2025

[BooksOrangePlanet]

resilience - ish loads and ish loads of resilience

 

[Cheesebeef]

Good to see us get a gutty road W and get back to 4 games over .500 for the first time in a bit.

 

[SactownSunsFan]

I now completely understand why Draymond Green sucker punched Poole. I don't condone it, but I understand.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

I now completely understand why Draymond Green sucker punched Poole. I don't condone it, but I understand.

5/5

 

[Adrian]

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

And it ends on a joke foul

They legit tried to cover the 5.5

 

[SactownSunsFan]

Mark Williams attitude >> Ayton's Attitude. BTW, can some mod change my "Age of Ayton" subtitle? I've tried; I don't know that's possible for regular members anymore.

 

[Folster]

I didn't even know that Rec Chapman was associated with the Suns. When was he brought on board?

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

thank you devin booker

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[Folster]

Pelicans have some nice future pieces. I think they are better than their record indicates as they started the season very slow. With some experience and roster tweaking, they could be have something.

 

[Yuma]

We played better down the stretch. Trey Murphy is gonna be good. Fleming has the potential to be even better if the light bulb goes on.

 

[Mainstreet]

Williams needs to keep the fro.

Yeah, I like the look for him.

 

[Dback Jon]

Mark Williams attitude >> Ayton's Attitude. BTW, can some mod change my "Age of Ayton" subtitle? I've tried; I don't know that's possible for regular members anymore.

Create a thread in announcements asking for it

 

[Mainstreet]

Thankfully the Pelicans couldn't make free throws (25-42) and shot poorly from three as did the Suns.

Suns shot 8-40 from three, the Pelicans 5-25. Both 20%.

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[carrrnuttt]

Thankfully the Pelicans couldn't make free throws (25-42) and shot poorly from three as did the Suns.

Suns shot 8-40 from three, the Pelicans 5-25. Both 20%.

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I once heard an opposing team's broadcast say that we "live and die" by the three.

Hah.

 

[GatorAZ]

1. Great win
2. Book is back
3. Collin is comfortable in the clutch
4. The Pels are still annoying
5. Kevin Ray is unbearable

 

[carrrnuttt]

I now completely understand why Draymond Green sucker punched Poole. I don't condone it, but I understand.

This is direct quote from the Pelicans reddit:

If he can’t play defense then don’t resort to flopping. Jordan Poole is awful and makes you start to believe that Draymond gave him what was coming

 

[Suns_fan69]

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This was Book 100% asking Dunn for payback for Zion doing a windmill dunk against Phoenix in garbage time a couple years back.

 

[Dr dumas]

How can the NBA reward teams that constantly flop and cry for fouls. Ugly game, nice win despite the refs.

 

[Mainstreet]

A look at some final stats.

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[BooksOrangePlanet]

This was Book 100% asking Dunn for payback for Zion doing a windmill dunk against Phoenix in garbage time a couple years back.

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[DesertDevil]

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They're on Book's naughty list.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

we had the team to keep us in it - the star to finish it and the unwavering mindset to accomplish it all - dare i say we're a good team

dare i say it all starts with coaching - and with dillon the villain who didn't have to dig into his disruptive bag last night - actually the opposite with new orleans trying to bait him

whatever it is im impressed because the pelicans played to win that game too (aside from missing 87 free throws)

it will be interesting to see if new orleans doubles book more or less tonight - he probably won't have williams to lean on in the 4th changing the whole dynamic of everything

 

[Yuma]

1. Great win
2. Book is back
3. Collin is comfortable in the clutch
4. The Pels are still annoying
5. Kevin Ray is unbearable

I did enjoy the newer insights I heard from Rex Chapman. The one we were talking about in our house was Rex saying he heard about a conversation between Dillon Brooks and Oso, where Oso asked Brooks what he weighed. Brooks said 240. Oso replied that's what he weighed. Chapman pointed out that is why Brooks can stand his own against bigger guys like Zion because he is way stronger than he looks.

 

[Dback Jon]

These Pelicans were apparently a worthy opponent. They did not roll over.

Would someone explain to me: in light of their record, why are the Pelicans said to be "surging," better than they were, etc.? Before this loss, they were what, 8-23? That's "improved"? Then what was their record before that, 0-23?

Rookies - especially Queen are playing much better. Injuries had derailed several of their starters.

They had only won 3 games before winning the last 5 of 6