Grayson Allen Shatters Records as Suns Triumph Over Pelicans 121-98

In a night that will be etched into Phoenix Suns lore, Grayson Allen delivered a performance for the ages, scorching the nets for a franchise-record 10 three-pointers and a personal-best 42 points, as the Phoenix Suns dismantled the New Orleans Pelicans 121-98 on Monday. The atmosphere at the Footprint Center was electric, the crowd roaring with every deep shot as Allen, often an unsung hero since his arrival in the Valley, transformed into a flamethrower. He was 12-of-17 from the field and a jaw-dropping 10-of-15 from downtown, finally shattering a record he had matched three times before but never owned outright. The third quarter was his personal stage: 17 points, 5-for-5 from three, and a Suns lead that ballooned to 32. But this wasn’t a one-man show. Devin Booker contributed 19 points with his signature poise, while Dillon Brooks added 18, helping Phoenix notch its third straight win and push above .500 for the first time this season at 6-5. The Suns, after a rocky 1-4 start, now look every bit the contender, winning five of their last six and finding their rhythm at home. The Pelicans, meanwhile, found themselves outgunned and outclassed. Trey Murphy III fought valiantly for New Orleans, posting 21 points and 10 rebounds, but it was not enough to stem the Suns’ onslaught. Saddiq Bey and rookie Jeremiah Fears each chipped in 15, yet the Pelicans (2-8) dropped their second straight and continue to search for answers as their season spirals. The game’s opening was a slow burn—both teams missed their first handful of shots—but Phoenix struck first, capitalizing on New Orleans’ turnovers and turning defense into offense. The Suns’ bench, led by the likes of Royce O’Neale and Collin Gillespie, injected energy, with O’Neale hitting four threes in the first half and Allen igniting a 25-8 second-quarter run that blew the game open. By halftime, Phoenix led 64-41, having hit 9-of-13 threes in the second quarter alone. The second half was a masterclass in maintaining momentum. Allen’s barrage continued, culminating in his record-breaking 10th triple and a smooth Euro step for his 42nd point. The Suns’ defense remained relentless, stifling any Pelicans’ comeback hopes. Even as the game grew physical—rookie Derik Queen jawing with Nick Richards and Brooks, and Nigel Hayes-Davis picking up a flagrant foul—the outcome was never in doubt. With the win, Phoenix looks ahead to a showdown in Dallas against the Mavericks, while New Orleans seeks redemption against the Trail Blazers. For now, though, the spotlight belongs to Grayson Allen, whose historic night will be replayed in Suns highlight reels for years to come. As AP NBA and Bright Side of the Sun report, this was a game where drama, dominance, and destiny collided in the desert.