Chris Paul takes over in 4th, Suns beat Pelicans 110-99


              Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) battle for a rebound during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) calls a play during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives as New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas, center, is pressured by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1), forward Jae Crowder (99) and center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas shoots around Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) celebrates a blocked shot with guard Devin Booker (1) and forward Jae Crowder during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte' Graham (4) dishes off to center Jonas Valanciunas (17) as Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) and guard Devin Booker (1) defend during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) gestures after a basket during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
            
              Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives as New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chris Paul takes over in 4th, Suns beat Pelicans 110-99