The Phoenix Suns play host to the New Orleans Pelicans, at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Thursday evening.

The Suns (7-6) have dropped two in a row, as they are coming off a home loss agains the Celtics, followed by a loss in Sacramento on Tuesday. They have dropped two of their last three games at home and are 5-4 at home this season. The Suns are averaging 115.0 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, and they are shooting 46.6 percent from the field, which is seventh best in the league. The Suns have been dealing with a few injuries lately, as Ricky Rubio (back) missed Monday's contest and only played 16 minutes of action on Tuesday. Rubio remains questionable for action on Thursday. Aron Baynes (hip) missed Tuesday's contest and remains questionable for Thursday. Devin Booker continues to lead the Suns, averaging 25.4 points, while shooting 53.4 percent from the field. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the Suns' second leading scorer, averaging 17.0 points per game.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (5-9) have won two in a row, with home wins over the Warriors and the Trail Blazers. This marks the first game of a three-game road trip for the Pelicans, who are 1-5 on the road this season. After missing a couple of games, Brando Ingram returned to action on Wednesday night for New Orleans and finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists, in a win. Ingram is the Pelicans' leading scorer and rebounder, averaging 25.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Jrue Holiday is averaging 17.6 points and team highs with 7.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Rookie. Jackson Hayes has been playing well lately, including nine points, seven rebounds, three blocks and two steals in his last outing. Hayes has logged at least 20 minutes in the last three games for the Pelicans.