Pacers Rally To Top Suns
The Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns, 133-131, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday evening.

The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Suns led, 40-31, after one quarter. Both sides kept up the pace in the second as the visitors outscored the Pacers, 40-39, to take a 10-point lead into the break. Both sides came out hot again in the third, but neither team could make much of a difference, as the Pacers trimmed it to a nine-point game heading into the final frame. The Pacers picked up momentum in the fourth and chipped away until they tied it up at 129, with just over a minute left. The Suns answered by reclaiming a two-point edge, but the Pacers came up with the tying bucket, a stop and the winning bucket in the final seconds to secure their second straight win. This also marks the end of a seven-game win streak for the Suns.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 31 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals, in 33 minutes. Obi Toppin followed up with 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, off the bench. Aaron Nesmith added 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks, while Andrew Nembhard finished with 22 points, eight assists and a steal.

Meanwhile, Devin Booker poured in 62 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and two blocks, in 38 minutes. Kevin Durant followed up with 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block, while Eric Gordon chipped in 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal.

The Suns (26-19) will look to bounce back as they take on the Magic in Orlando on Sunday. The Pacers (26-20) play host to the Grizzlies on Sunday.
Posted on: 1/26/2024 6:48 PM
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