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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes up to dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Suns scratch Booker in New Orleans with hamstring tightness
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,12/11/22-2:02PM , 1,073 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Phoenix Suns scratched guard and leading scorer Devin Booker from Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of tightness in his left hamstring.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket between Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) and center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Wed,12/07/22-9:48PM , 376 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Detroit guard Corey Joseph tried to bear-hug Zion Williamson to prevent an easy transition layup, the New Orleans Pelicans’ imposing star forward found a way to toss the ball in anyway as he was falling to the court.
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Saints' Allen doesn't see latest loss sparking major changes
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,12/06/22-5:17PM , 134 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Dennis Allen doesn't see the benefit of trying to overhaul lineups or change coaching staff duties now.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) celebrates a three point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Alvarado's 38 points pace Pelicans past Nuggets, 121-106
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Sun,12/04/22-5:20PM , 98 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jose Alvarado brought fans to their feet repeatedly, and they gleefully sang his name.

Alvarado highlighted a career-high 38-point performance with a career-best eight 3-pointers, and the Pelicans won their fourth straight game by beating the Denver Nuggets 121-106 on Sunday.
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Chance of Rain: 50%
Max Temp: 82°F
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Sunset: 7:04 PM

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