Pacers Dominate Suns to Reach .500 After Strong Second Half
Indiana's balanced offense and improved defense secure an 18-point win, while Phoenix continues its struggles with a fourth consecutive loss.
- Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers with 27 points, 8 assists, and no turnovers, marking his second consecutive turnover-free game.
- Indiana capitalized on a 40-point third quarter to break a halftime tie and maintain control throughout the second half.
- Myles Turner contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks as the Pacers showcased a balanced attack with six players scoring in double figures.
- The short-handed Phoenix Suns, missing key players like Jusuf Nurkic and Royce O’Neale, struggled to keep pace despite Kevin Durant's 25 points and Devin Booker's 20 points.
- The Pacers have now won 8 of their last 11 games, improving to an 18-18 record, while the Suns dropped to 15-18 and 12th in the Western Conference.