The New Orleans Pelicans defended the home court on Sunday night, pulling away from the Phoenix Suns to a 118-103 victory in Game 4 of their first-round series. Now all tied at 2-2, the series will return to Phoenix for Main Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Just like all the series, Brandon Ingram led the way for the Pelicans, finishing with 30 points, four rebounds and five assists. He was particularly influential in a game-changing third quarter, scoring 18 points when the Pelicans turned a half-time deficit into a double-digit lead. Pels never fell behind again and retreated in the middle of the fourth quarter with an energetic series led by the defense of rookies Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado. They also won a big night by Jonas Valanchunas, who scored 26 points, 15 rebounds and four assists.
Deandre Ayton scored 23 points for the Suns, while Javel McGee added 14 from the bench with a perfect 7 out of 7 shot. Devin Booker is still on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury.
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