BREAKING: Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant, Brandon Ingram Status For Suns-Pelicans Game, 1/19

The game status of Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, along with Suns star Kevin Durant.

The Phoenix Suns (22-18, eighth in the Western Conference) are visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (25-17, fifth in the Western Conference) in a great conference showdown at 7 PM CT inside Smoothie King Center.

PELICANS & SUNS ARE HEALTHY

A healthy Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, and the Pelicans hope to end the red-hot Suns' three-game win streak. It will be the 23rd time this season that the Pelicans field their primary starting lineup against an opponent.

Phoenix has no significant injuries to report besides Bol Bol's sprained foot. Kevin Durant-led teams have an impressive streak by defeating the Pelicans in New Orleans since 2016.

ABOUT THE PELS

• Brandon Ingram posted his first triple-double-double of the season (third-career triple-double), scoring 28, hauling in 10 rebounds, and tossing ten assists.
• CJ McCollum is among all NBA players and is ranked 1st in three-point percentage by shooting 44.3% (min. seven 3PA per game) deep range.
• The Pelicans outshot the Hornets, shooting 44-of-89 (.494) from the field and 25-of-47 (.532) from three-point range, while Charlotte converted 39-of-90 (.433) from the floor and 19-of-45 (.422) from behind the arc. New Orleans set a new franchise-high with 25 three-pointers made.

SUNS LAST GAME

• Kevin Durant scored 27 points, 15 of which came in the 4th quarter, five rebounds, and four assists Tuesday against the Kings.
• Grayson Allen posted a team-high 29 points on 10-of-17 shooting (9-of-14 3FG), six assists, and two blocks, while his nine triples matched his career high and the Suns franchise record.

According to the SI Sportsbook, the Pelicans have a 54% chance of winning.

Jan 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looses the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS. PHOENIX SUNS

GAME INFO

• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans (25-17) vs. Phoenix Suns (22-18)
• Game: Regular Season Game #43 • Home Game #22
• Venue: Smoothie King Center • New Orleans, LA
• Date/Time: January 19, 2024 • 7:00 PM (CT)
• TV: Bally Sports • Radio: WRNO 99.5 FM
• Streaming: Live Streaming for a free trial on FuboTV
• Officials: Bill Kennedy, (#55), Natalie Sago (#9), Matt Myers (#43)
• Uniforms: Suns - Association Edition (White) vs. Pelicans - City Edition (Black/Neon)

PELICANS INJURY REPORT - 1/19/2024

OUT

• E.J. Liddell (G League, On Assignment)
• Matt Ryan (Right Elbow, Surgery)
• Dereon Seabron (G League, Two-Way)

SUNS INJURY REPORT - 1/19/2024

OUT

• Bol, Bol (Right foot, Sprain)
• Lee, Damion (Right Meniscus, Surgery)

Last Game Starters

New Orleans Pelicans

• CJ McCollum
• Herb Jones
• Brandon Ingram
• Zion Williamson
• Jonas Valanciunas

Phoenix Suns

• Kevin Durant
• Devin Booker
• Bradley Beal
• Grayson Allen
• Jusuf Nurkić