After missing the entire 2021-22 season with a foot injury, Zion Williamson is back to looking like his old self.
The Pelicans star has been electric through his first 23 games of the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 25.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals. His impressive play has propelled him into the early MVP race, as he finished in the top 10 of a recent straw poll conducted by ESPN's Tim Bontemps.
More importantly for New Orleans, Williamson is leading the team to victories. The Pelicans have won nine of their last 12 games and are in contention for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Can Williamson and the Pelicans keep the good vibes rolling as they head to Phoenix?
Here is everything you need to know about Pelicans vs. Suns, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is Zion Williamson playing vs. Suns tonight?
Williamson is not listed on the Pelicans' official injury report for Saturday's game, so he is expected to suit up.
The 22-year-old has played in 23 of New Orleans' 28 games this season. He sat out two games in October after suffering a hip injury, and he missed three games in November because of a foot injury.
What channel is Pelicans vs. Suns on?
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Pelicans vs. Suns will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Pelicans vs. Suns start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
Pelicans vs. Suns will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 17. The game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Pelicans schedule 2022-23
Here are New Orleans' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 17 | at Suns | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 19 | vs. Bucks | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 22 | vs. Spurs | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 23 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 26 | vs. Pacers | 8 p.m. | — |
Suns schedule 2022-23
Here are Phoenix's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 17 | vs. Pelicans | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 19 | vs. Lakers | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 20 | vs. Wizards | 9 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 23 | vs. Grizzlies | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 25 | at Nuggets | 10:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
