Yves Missi tied a team high in scoring en route to a career performance on Friday to help lead the Pelicans in a loss to the Suns.

The New Orleans Pelicans haven’t had much to celebrate during the 2024-25 season. At 16-43, the Pels have the 4th-worst record in the NBA, but on Thursday night, if only for a brief moment, fans in the Big Easy had a chance to bask in the annual promise of ‘what could be.

1 / 20LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: Assistant Coach, Willie Green of the Phoenix Suns talks to Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix Suns and Ty-Shon Alexander #0 of the Phoenix Suns before the game ...

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Zion Williamson had his first career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 124-116 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

After the game, Pelicans head coach Willie Green was asked about Olynyk's home debut and his value to the team. "We really want to put the ball in his hands and unlock him," Green said.

The Pelicans, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, were without both Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum. Williamson recorded his first career triple double in Thursday's victory over the Suns. The Pels (16-44) could have used Williamson and McCollum in the rematch.

PHOENIX — The injuries have taken on toll ... “It’s a reminder to the NBA, to the fans, to everybody,” Pelicans coach Willie Green said. “This is who he can be, night in and night ...

The Phoenix Suns do a lot of talking about making a sustained postseason run, but their on-court results continue to fall short.

Yves Missi registered another double-double on Thursday to help lead the Pelicans to a 124-116 victory over the Suns.

Led by Zion Williamson, who notched his first career triple-double, the Pelicans earned a 124-116 win over the reeling Phoenix Suns. After the game, Pelicans coach Willie Green touted his oft ...