The Suns are hoping to start a deep postseason run with a win over the Pelicans on Sunday.
Phoenix enters the 2022 NBA Playoffs as the top overall seed after finishing with a 64-18 regular season record. The Suns have all of the pieces an NBA contender could possibly want, including star power, strong depth and terrific coaching.
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New Orleans managed to earn an NBA Playoff berth by defeating the Spurs and Clippers in the Play-In Tournament behind stellar performances from Brandon Ingram. The Pelicans will lean on Ingram once again as they look to pull off a massive upset.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Pelicans, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
What channel is Suns vs. Pelicans on?
- Date: Sunday, April 17
- TV channel: TNT (U.S.), Sportsnet 360 (CA)
- Live streaming: Sling TV (U.S. only) | Watch TNT | Sportsnet NOW
In the United States, Suns vs. Pelicans will be broadcast on TNT. In Canada, Suns vs. Pelicans will be broadcast on Sportsnet 360. Viewers in the United States can stream Game 1 on Watch TNT or Sling TV.
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Viewers in Canada can stream Suns vs. Pelicans on Sportsnet NOW.
Suns vs. Pelicans start time
- Date: Sunday, April 17
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
Game 1 of the Suns vs. Pelicans series will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 17. The game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Suns vs. Pelicans schedule, TV channels
Here is the complete schedule for the first-round series between the Suns and Pelicans.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National TV (US) |
| April 17 | Game 1 | 9 p.m. | TNT |
| April 19 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| April 22 | Game 3 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 24 | Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
| April 26 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| April 28 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT |
*if necessary
