Instant takeaway: Three of Phoenix’s last four losses have come against teams with a losing record, proving the Suns are who they are — a bad basketball team. New Orleans (16-43) now is 4-1 in its last five game, but had lost 10 in a row. They came to Phoenix and got a triple double from Zion Williamson — 27 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.

The 2024-25 Phoenix Suns season is quickly falling apart. Phoenix sits at just 27-31 and in 11th place in the Western Conference - with the most difficult remaining schedule in the NBA. Tonight is another opportunity to get back on track against the 15-43 New Orleans Pelicans - with two consecutive games against them,