Suns vs. Pelicans score: Live NBA playoff updates as New Orleans hosts Chris Paul-led Phoenix in Game 3

The New Orleans Pelicans stole Game 2 in Phoenix, which means they now possess home-court advantage against the NBA’s top-seeded Suns. Devin Booker left in the second half with a hamstring injury, and his absence helped the Pelicans pull out the upset road win. With the series shifting to the Big Easy, Chris Paul and Co. will look to bounce back Friday night and reclaim the first-round series lead. Despite Booker’s absence, the Suns own a slim lead over the Pelicans after three quarters of play in New Orleans in Game 3. 

Booker scored 31 first-half points — the most in a half by any player this postseason — before leaving the game for good. Phoenix, 8-6 without Booker this season, will have to move forward with its sharpshooting guard. The Suns received 17 points and 14 assists from Paul, who lost his 13th straight playoff game officiated by Scott Foster. The Suns are 32-9 on the road this season. The Pels, meanwhile, are 11-3 in their past 14 games when both Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum play. 

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