The Phoenix Suns defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans 112 - 111 in overtime on Friday at Smoothie King Center. In a game between two struggling teams, neither were able to grab a double - digit lead for the entirety of the contest, as it went into overtime. There were actually 12 ties and eight lead changes, with big shots being hit by both teams in regulation and overtime. The Pelicans defense was solid in the loss, as they forced the Suns to shoot 42 percent, while recording 14 blocks in the win. Free-throw shooting is what kept it close, as New Orleans went 15 - of - 28, with the Suns going 24 - of - 28. Rebounding propelled Phoenix, as they snatched down 58, while holding the Pelicans to 45. The Suns (2 - 4) have been to overtime three times this season and that's now a record for the first six games of the year. Devin Booker was the player of the game, scoring a career - high 38 points before fouling out in overtime. T.J. Warren hit the game - winning lay - up with eight seconds left in OT, as he finished with 18 points, six rebounds and four steals. Tyson Chandler double - doubled, totaling 15 points and 18 rebounds. Eric Bledsoe finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and four assists. On deck for Phoenix is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. The Pelicans (0 - 6) have now started with six - straight losses for the second - straight season. It was n't for a lack of teamwork though, as seven players scored in double figures in this loss. Anthony Davis led the team, as he tallied 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. Terrence Jones started at power forward, accumulating 19 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four blocks in his best game of the year. Lance Stephenson ran a lot of point guard off the bench, recording 10 points and seven assists in 27 minutes of action. It does n't get any easier for New Orleans, as they travel to Oakland to play the Golden State Warriors on Monday for its next game.
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