Clash at Smoothie King Center: Phoenix Suns Take on New Orleans Pelicans

As the Phoenix Suns prepare to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center, fans should brace themselves for an intense matchup. The Suns, coming off a recent loss to the Boston Celtics on December 8th with a score of 98-125, will be looking to bounce back and prove their resilience.

In that game, despite a strong fourth quarter where they scored 33 points, it wasn't enough to overcome their opponents. The Suns showed some weaknesses; they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 25 percent success rate and had difficulty containing Boston's offense. With an overall field goal percentage of just under 40 percent and turnovers numbering at 18, it's clear that there are areas in need of improvement.

However, not all is grim for PHX. Their bench contributed significantly with 54 points in the game against Boston. This depth could be crucial against NOP who will have home-court advantage. Additionally, when looking back at their performance on December 4th against San Antonio Spurs where they dominated with a score of 133-95, it's evident that PHX has explosive potential.

The key for PHX lies in their offensive execution and ball security. They'll need to capitalize on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've shown efficiency previously and improve upon their three-point shooting which was impressive during their win over San Antonio hitting over half of their attempts from deep.

On defense, PHX must tighten up; this means limiting fouls while still contesting shots aggressively. They'll also need to focus on controlling rebounds – both offensive and defensive – as this was another area where they excelled in previous victories.

The New Orleans Pelicans will not make it easy though; any team playing in front of its home crowd is bound to put up a fight. NOP has shown that they can be formidable opponents but if PHX plays strategically focusing on what has worked well for them while addressing recent shortcomings there’s every chance for them to come out victorious.

Fans eager to see if Phoenix can rise from its ashes won't want to miss this game scheduled for December 10th at Smoothie King Center starting at 7:30 PM CT (8:30 PM ET). The action can be caught live on BSAZ channel number 686 or BSNO channel number 676-4 depending upon your location.