Bridges leads Suns over injury-depleted Pelicans 124-111

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) chases down a rebound as New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

by: Associated Press

Posted: Oct 28, 2022 / 11:48 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 28, 2022 / 11:48 PM EDT

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PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 27 points, Devin Booker added 16 and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 124-111.

The Suns’ usual scoring stars were fairly quiet but they got a productive game from Bridges and their bench players.

Torrey Craig finished with 13 points on 6-of-6 shooting, Cameron Payne added 12 points and Bismack Biyombo had 11 points and 13 rebounds.

Jonas Valanciunas led the Pelicans with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

The Pelicans were missing a few of their best players because of injuries, including forwards Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.