It seemed as though the Pelicans were ready to mount a furious comeback in Game 1 of their first-round series with the Suns. They had cut Phoenix's lead to seven early in the fourth quarter after trailing by as many as 23 points in the third.
Then, Chris Paul happened. The future Hall of Famer scored 19 of his 30 points in the final frame, guiding Phoenix to a 110-99 win. Paul and the Suns will attempt to carry that momentum into Tuesday's Game 2 and take a 2-0 series lead.
New Orleans, meanwhile, will have to avoid putting itself in an early hole again. The Pelicans fell behind by double-digits in Game 1 because they simply couldn't create any offense, shooting just 37.9 percent from the field as a team. When they finally managed to string together a few decent possessions, Paul stepped up and shut the door.
How will the Pelicans respond in a critical Game 2?
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Pelicans, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
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What channel is Suns vs. Pelicans on?
- Date: Tuesday, April 19
- 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 2 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: Tuesday, April 19
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Game 2 of the Suns vs. Pelicans series will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 19. 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) | TV channel (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
