PHX vs NOP Dream11 Prediction NBA Live Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans

PHX vs NOP Dream11: The NBA is a grueling business, there is a chance of physical hurt, mental hurt, and also social hurt. As you play for a Franchise, there are numerous eyeballs following your movements and not even the best players are immune to criticism. As a matter of fact, the Star Players are rather in the crosshairs of fanbases. It doesn’t mean that these players are not cherished or anything but all the fame and money doesn’t come easy for sure. Still, as the athletes keep grinding on, so will I write, something much easier than putting your body underline in the NBA-styled up-tempo game. So, keeping that in mind, let us jump into the contest between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Suns come into this game after beating up the Thunder in a blowout fashion, 124:104. They did so without their leading playmaker Chris Paul but that is barely a surprise for a team that is as deep as the Suns. As Devin Booker basically acted as the Point Guard, you can expect the Suns’ train rolling and them hitting the 50 win mark before any other team in the league by a fair distance.

On the other hand, winning 50 games has become out of question for the Pelicans. They have 14 more losses than wins and have had trouble adjusting even with CJ McCollum in their system right now. This is a team that has played without Zion Williamson since the beginning of the season but yes, they are in contention for the Play-in spot.

Host: Phoenix Suns
Visitors: New Orleans Pelicans
Match Timing: 26 February, @ 07:30 AM
Venue: FootPrint Center

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Suns: Who can stop them?
This is a legitimate question at this point, who can stop the Phoenix Suns? A team that has won over 80% of the games, reached the Finals last season, and has looked absolutely menacing on both ends of the floor. Yes, they will be without Chris Paul for perhaps the rest of the season but Devin Booker has become an adaptable player and at this point in his career, he is an improved leader who can sustain the momentum created by his backcourt pairing with Devin Booker. Still, to say these two are the only effective options will be far from true.

Mikal Bridges’ slashing game has been in full flow and his ability to score at the rim is surely a plus. He has been a wonderful scorer since January. On the other hand, Jae Crowder is a formidable two-way Forward who gets the job on many fronts while Deandre Ayton’s ability to clog the paint on both ends is a huge help. Cameron Johnson brings effective shooting off the bench and he can be a starter for many teams honestly. A bench of McGee, Shamet, Holiday, and Craig complements the core well. So, yes, the Suns can continue thriving.

Crucial phase for the Pels
The Pelicans have been struggling since the second week of February but they can’t afford to get behind at this point. While it is true that the tenth place holder Trail Blazers will play a tough schedule and will be without their key players, they are not the only favorites for that spot. The Spurs are dangerous with their offensive potency while the Kings can potentially close in with their newfound duo of Fox and Sabonis. That is why the Pelicans need to propel a special run soon and the team certainly has the potential.

CJ McCollum has at least addressed one need, and that is the three-point shooting. Brandon Ingram has seen his ball-handling duties get slashes but yes, he will have to pick up his game to close out the season. Jonas is a huge factor in the middle with his ability to eke out rebounds and also provide consistent offense while Herbert Jones has been exceptional on the defensive end while doing more than his fair share on offense. It all boils down to how Devonte Graham overcomes his shooting slump, if he does, the Pels can be in for the ninth spot haul. Jaxson Hayes can also be a difference-maker down the line.

Phoenix Suns | New Orleans Pelicans
Games: 59| 59
Wins: 49| 23
Defeats: 10| 36

Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Phoenix Suns Team News

• Dario Saric remains OUT for an indefinite period.
• Frank Kaminsky is OUT and still has no timetable for a comeback.
• Cameron Payne is OUT for a long time potentially
• Chris Paul has been ruled OUT for six-eight weeks

Suns Expected Starting Five
Wings: PF: Jae Crowder | SF: Cameron Johnson | SF: Mikal Bridges
Middle: C: Deandre Ayton
Guards: SG: Devin Booker

BENCH: Elfrid Payton, Bismack Biyombo, Torrey Craig, Javale McGee, Landry Shamet, Ismail Wainright.

New Orleans Pelicans News

• Zion Williamson is OUT for the game and perhaps he will be out for the season. Status is unclear about his return
• Larry Nance Jr. is going to be OUT long-term.
• Kira Lewis Jr. is going to be OUT for the season

Pelicans Expected Starting Five

Wings: SF: Brandon Ingram | SF/PF: Herbert Jones
Middle: C: Jonas Valanciunas
Guards: SG: CJ McCollum | PG: Devonte Graham

BENCH: Jaxson Hayes, Gary Clarke, Naji Marshall, Jose Alvarado, Willy Hernangomez, Trey Murphy III, Garrett Temple, Wenyen Gabriel.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Devin Booker(PHX)
Points: 25
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 12
Steals: 06
D-Book has been a great scorer throughout the season and with CP-3 out, he can even expand his playmaking. A 25-35 points and 6-10 assists range can be expected. Booker can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 40-55

CJ McCollum(NOP)
Points: 38
Rebounds: 02
Assists: 05
Steals: 02
CJ has produced offense in myriad ways possible and he has had a rousing start to his Pelicans career and has led them in scoring for most games since his arrival. He has scored 30 or more in three of the last five games while dishing 5 assists regularly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-50

Mikal Bridges(PHX)
Points: 21
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 04
Steals: 01
Blocks: 01
Wing Mikal has been a great offensive presence this month and there is no doubt that he has lifted his game in multiple areas. Mikal has been scoring in the 17-24 points range while grabbing around 4 rebounds a game.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 29-41

Brandon Ingram(NOP)
Points: 12
Rebounds: 05
Assists: 08
Steals: 01
BI has been a stellar presence at the wing and his ability to both score and assist is huge. However, his production has been down scoring-wise since CJ has entered the fray and that is an adjustment he has to make. I expect an 18-25 points, 4-7 rebounds, and 4-8 assists range in the long run.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 26-38

Deandre Ayton(PHX)
Points: 06
Rebounds: 08
Assists: 01
Steals: 02
Blocks: 01
Deandre has been a great presence in the middle for the Suns but with Paul being absent, he will have to adjust his game and set his sights alongside Booker as the primary playmaker. I expect a 12-18 points and 9-14 rebounds range here.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-32

Jonas Valanciunas(NOP)
Points: 16
Rebounds: 18
Assists: 04
Steals: 01
Jonas has done a great job on the rebounding end and he has also picked up the slack scoring-wise with his physical offensive game. He has usually been in the 15-18 points and 10+ rebounding range this season.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-45

PHX vs NOP DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

• Jaxson Hayes(NOP) had 18 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block in the last game. Hayes has had his best month of the season so far, figuring in the 13-18 points and 5-6 rebounds range lately.
• Devonte Graham(NOP) had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last game. Graham came off the bench in the last game after starting for most parts. Can he sustain a 10-15 points rhythm after falling off a bit?
• Cameron Johnson(PHX) had 21 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 block in the last game. Johnson is bound to see an increase in his minutes and can touch the 17-23 points range.
• Jae Crowder(PHX) had 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals in the last game. Jae is a high-impact big Forward who has gotten done the job done on both ends of the floor.
• Herbert Jones(NOP) had 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block in the last game. The defensive wing has usually been in the 8-13 points and 4-6 rebounds range these days
• Aaron Holiday(PHX) had 12 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal in the last game. Aaron has scored 9 or more in three of the last four games while dishing 5 or more assists twice in a row
• JaVale McGee(PHX) had 9 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block in the last game. McGee has mostly been in the 7-12 points and 5-9 rebounds range this season.
• Tony Snell(NOP) had 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal in the last game. if he can pop some threes, Tony can earn minutes to dip in 8-11 points a game.
• Garrett Temple(NOP) had 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal in the last contest. Defensive wing Temple doesn’t score many points.
• Torrey Craig(PHX) had 3 points, 4 rebounds in the last game. The above production is usual for Torrey.

PHX vs NOP Dream11 Team

PG: A Holiday
SG: D Booker(PP), C McCollum(SP)
SF: C Johnson
PF: J Crowder, J Hayes
C:    J McGee, J Valanciunas

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Where to watch NBA Live Score?

Surely not encouraging news for the Indian fans who want to dive into the NBA action between the league’s best Suns and a desperate Pelicans! This game is not available on TV outlets MTV and VH1. Meanwhile, streaming services JIO TV and Voot are not going to display this game for viewers in India. Therefore, the best option to access it is by getting a hold of the NBA League Pass. If you purchase the annual subscription, you can view all live games and you can also access the full game replay if you can’t catch the live action. For knowing the scores, stats, and news, go to the official website of the NBA.