Indiana Pacers match the Suns early, but Phoenix breaks away at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The Indiana Pacers entered at 15-51, and the Phoenix Suns arrived at 39-27, as the Suns posted a 123-108 result at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

First quarter

The Indiana Pacers opened with 36 points in the 1st quarter while the Suns also scored 36.

The Pacers produced 10 ties and 7 lead changes across the game as the opening pace held.

Second quarter

The Pacers scored 25 in the 2nd quarter while the Suns scored 31 to create separation by halftime.

The Pacers finished with 24 assists, and the Suns countered with 21 assists.

The Pacers committed 16 turnovers, and the Suns turned those takeaways into 17 points off turnovers.

Third quarter

The Pacers put up 27 in the 3rd quarter, and the Suns answered with 29 while maintaining control.

The Pacers got 47 bench points, and the Suns received 19 bench points.

The Pacers hit 30 percent from 3-point range, and the Suns hit 41 percent from 3-point range.

Fourth quarter

The Pacers scored 20 in the 4th quarter as the Suns added 27 to close it out.

The Suns won the rebounding battle 51-44, and Phoenix also recorded 7 blocks to Indiana’s 4.

The Pacers went 22-for-25 at the line for 88 percent, and the Suns went 18-for-22 for 82 percent.

Indiana Pacers post-match stats showed 46 points in the paint for the Pacers, matching the Suns at 46 in the paint.

Notable Pacers carryovers

Andrew Nembhard’s previous-game line included 23 points on 86 percent shooting and 100 percent from deep.

Jay Huff previously logged 3 blocks, and Jarace Walker previously posted 12 points with 6 rebounds.

Ben Sheppard previously added 10 points while hitting 67 percent from 3-point range.

What it means and what is next

Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns highlights included a 36-36 opening quarter before Phoenix’s 31-point second quarter shifted the game.

Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns result analysis also starts with Phoenix’s 52 percent field goal mark compared to Indiana’s 45 percent.

Indiana Pacers coach post-game reaction centered on Indiana’s 16 turnovers and Phoenix’s 16 fast break points on 100 percent conversion.

The Pacers will host the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis at 7:30 PM EDT on 2026-03-13, with MSG and FDSIN carrying the broadcast.

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