Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 lead


              New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) looks at the scoreboard during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series as Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) looks away, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 112-97. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green talks with forward Herbert Jones, left, and guard Devonte' Graham during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton takes the court prior to Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker watches from the bench during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham (4) looks to the officials after turning the ball over against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dunks as New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas looks on during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) backs down Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) drives as Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson defends during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 lead