New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 6, 2026)

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Phoenix Suns on March 6, 2026 at Footprint Center. Phoenix enters the game with the advantage in the season series and a healthier roster.New Orleans arrives after a 133-123 road win over the Sacramento Kings the night before.

Because this game comes on the second night of a back-to-back, the Pelicans may decide whether to rest Dejounte Murray.

Injury report for New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns on March 6, 2026

Only a few players appear on the official injury report for this matchup.

New Orleans Pelicans

• Dejounte Murray - Questionable (Rest). Listed as a game-time decision after the Sacramento game.No other Pelicans players are listed on the injury report.

Phoenix Suns

• Mark Williams - Out (Left foot), expected return March 19 • Jordan Goodwin - Out (Calf), expected return March 8 • Dillon Brooks - Out (Fractured hand), expected return March 28Royce O’Neale briefly appeared as questionable earlier in the day with right foot soreness but was not listed as out later.

Expected available players for New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns game (March 6, 2026)

If Murray does not play, New Orleans will rely more on its current rotation around Zion Williamson.Pelicans available players include Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Jordan Poole, Derik Queen, Yves Missi, Jose Alvarado, Jordan Hawkins, Saddiq Bey, Bryce McGowens, Micah Peavy, Karlo Matkovic, DeAndre Jordan, Trey Alexander, Hunter Dickinson, Josh Oduro and Jeremiah Fears.Phoenix will be without Brooks, Williams and Goodwin but still has its main scorers available.

Suns available players include Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Bradley Beal, Amir Coffey, Collin Gillespie and Rasheer Fleming. Lineup decisions will depend on how Phoenix replaces Brooks and Williams in the rotation.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Records, standings and recent form

Phoenix enters the game in the Western Conference playoff race. New Orleans is well below .500 this season.Pelicans record: 20-44 overall, 9-23 on the road, 13th in the West and last in the Southwest Division.Suns record: 35-27 overall, 20-13 at home, seventh in the West and second in the Pacific Division.

Pelicans last five games

• at Kings - W 133-123 • at Lakers - L 110-101 • at Clippers - L 137-117 • at Jazz - W 115-105 • at Jazz - W 129-118

Suns last five games

• vs Bulls - L 105-103 • at Kings - W 114-103 • vs Lakers - W 113-110 • vs Celtics - L 97-81 • vs Blazers - L 92-77Both teams played on March 6. New Orleans won in Sacramento, while Phoenix lost to Chicago at home.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Team statistical comparison

New Orleans scores more per game but also allows more points.

Phoenix has been stronger defensively and records more steals.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Season series and matchup focus

Phoenix leads the season series 3-0. • Game 1 in Phoenix - Suns 121, Pelicans 98 • Game 2 in New Orleans - Suns 115, Pelicans 108 • Game 3 in New Orleans - Suns 123, Pelicans 114Zion Williamson remains the main scoring option for New Orleans. Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole handle much of the scoring from the perimeter, while Herb Jones anchors the defense.Murray’s status will affect the Pelicans’ backcourt rotation.

If he plays, he provides another ball handler and defender. If he rests, Jose Alvarado, Jeremiah Fears and Poole will handle more playmaking duties.Phoenix continues to rely on Devin Booker to lead the offense. With Mark Williams out, the Suns lose a key rebounder and interior defender. Dillon Brooks’ absence also removes one of their wing defenders.The Suns may rely more on smaller lineups, while New Orleans will likely focus on scoring in the paint through Williamson and its frontcourt rotation.