Fri Feb 28 00:50:00 UTC 2025: **Suns Expected to Soar Over Pelicans in Thursday Night Matchup**

PHOENIX, AZ – The Phoenix Suns are poised for a dominant victory against the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night, according to sports analyst Rohit. With their “Big Three” of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (and potentially Bradley Beal) healthy, the Suns are predicted to easily surpass their projected team total of 121.5 points.

The Pelicans, currently tanking and missing key defensive players Dejounte Murray and Herbert Jones to season-ending injuries, are considered significantly vulnerable. Their already weak defense (28th in the NBA in defensive rating) will be further weakened by Bruce Brown’s absence. This, coupled with the Pelicans’ fast-paced style of play, creates a perfect storm for a high-scoring Suns performance.

Rohit highlights the Suns’ recent offensive surge, averaging a league-leading pace over their last six games, and the Pelicans’ struggles defending isolation plays and three-pointers as key factors. He specifically predicts Kevin Durant to exceed 26.5 points, capitalizing on the Pelicans’ defensive weaknesses. Trey Murphy III, stepping up in the absence of injured teammates, is also expected to perform well, exceeding 4.5 assists.

While the Suns’ defense is also subpar, Rohit expects the game to be high-scoring for both teams, presenting further betting opportunities. The analysis emphasizes the significant mismatch favoring the Suns in this matchup. The article includes a disclaimer regarding gambling and local laws.

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