Suns vs. Pelicans

Where, when, TV: New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. EDT; TNT. Bottom line: Suns visit the Pelicans in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Suns won 114-111 on Friday led by 28 points from Deandre Ayton, while Brandon Ingram scored 34 for the Pelicans.

Top performers: Ingram is averaging 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists over the past 10 games for the Pelicans. Ayton is averaging 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds for the Suns.