PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns (5-5) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (2-7) to PHX Arena on Monday evening, with the hosts looking to build momentum after winning back-to-back contests. The Suns have established themselves as an efficient three-point shooting team, attempting over 47 percent of their shots from beyond the arc while converting at a respectable clip, ranking seventh in three-point efficiency. Meanwhile, New Orleans arrives with concerning offensive inefficiencies, including a 28th-ranked three-point shooting percentage and slow offensive tempo that has plagued their season. Devin Booker continues anchoring the Suns' attack with 29.3 points per game and 7.2 assists, while Dillon Brooks adds 18.5 points nightly to provide secondary scoring punch. The Pelicans face a daunting challenge operating without several key contributors, as Zion Williamson (left hamstring strain), Jordan Poole (left quad strain), and Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) are all sidelined. Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole have shouldered most of the offensive load for New Orleans this season, though Murphy will need to carry extra weight with Poole unavailable. The Pelicans' rim-attacking frequency ranks fourth league-wide, yet their defensive vulnerability against drives to the basket represents one of their most glaring weaknesses. The Suns will also navigate health concerns with Jalen Green ruled out after re-aggravating his right hamstring, with reports suggesting he could miss four to six weeks.