Fri Feb 28 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Suns and Pelicans Clash in Crucial Matchup Amidst Injury Woes and Playoff Battles
**PHOENIX, AZ** – The Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans face off tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST in a critical Western Conference matchup, with both teams struggling to secure a playoff berth. The game marks the first of two consecutive meetings between the struggling franchises.
The Pelicans, plagued by injuries throughout a disastrous season, have seen their lottery odds worsen despite a recent 3-1 winning streak. While expected to be a top-five pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, their improved form is tenuous.
The Suns, currently three games behind the Sacramento Kings for the 10th seed, are on a two-game losing skid and 2-8 in their last ten games. Adding to their woes, star guard Bradley Beal is questionable for tonight’s game due to a calf injury. Beal, who has averaged 24.7 points on 56.3% shooting in his last six games, hasn’t missed significant time since the All-Star break but missed four games prior to his return. His availability is crucial for a Suns team desperate for a win.
The Pelicans, meanwhile, are clinging to 15th place in the West, just one game ahead of the Utah Jazz. The outcome of tonight’s game holds significant implications for both teams’ playoff hopes as they battle to avoid a disappointing end to the season.
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