Evans scores 24 as Pelicans hold off Suns, 110-106
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Tyreke Evans scored 24 points, including eight straight for New Orleans in the final 2 minutes, and the Pelicans held off Phoenix 110-106 on Tuesday night to stop the Suns' winning streak at six games.
Anthony Davis had 19 points with a season-high 18 rebounds, and Jrue Holiday scored 17 of his 21 in the second half for New Orleans. Evans' step-back jumper with 49.9 seconds left, coupled with a late steal by Dante Cunningham, helped the Pelicans hang on.
The Pelicans made their last eight free throws after hitting only 10 of their previous 21 attempts. Evans hit seven of 10 overall.
Goran Dragic led Phoenix with 22 points. Eric Bledsoe added 21, and Gerald Green scored 15 of his 17 points in the first half.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) shoots the ball over Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. The Pelicans won 110-106. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) goes to the basket against Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, right, and guard Goran Dragic, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. The Pelicans won 110-106. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and Phoenix Suns forwards Markieff Morris (11) and P.J. Tucker (17) go for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. The Pelicans won 110-106. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis talks to his former coach, John Calipari, before an NBA basketball game between the Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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Phoenix Suns guard Gerald Green (14) drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams gestures during the second half of the Pelicans' NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. The Pelicans won 110-106. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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Phoenix Suns coach Jeff Hornacek reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in New Orleans. The Pelicans won 110-106. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
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