Brandon Ingram scored 15 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and JJ Redick scored 26 points, leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a 124-121 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.
Jrue Holiday had 23 points and nine assists for the Pelicans, who earned their third straight win. E’Twaun Moore added a season-high 19 points.
Ingram's drive and strong finish at the rim while being fouled helped New Orleans open a 122-115 lead with 1:25 to play.
New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick celebrates a basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP PhotoMatt York)
Holiday missed two free throws with 0.5 seconds to play, giving the Suns a chance to tie after a quick timeout. But the Suns couldn't get a good shot up.
Kelly Oubre Jr. led Phoenix with 25 points in its third consecutive loss. Devin Booker had 19 for the short-handed Suns, who were without starting center Aron Baynes and starting point guard Ricky Rubio.
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Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) loses the ball as New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP PhotoMatt York)
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, tries to get control of the ball next to New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP PhotoMatt York)