Venue & Timing
Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ
Tipoff: 9:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN / NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Indiana Pacers:
Tyrese Haliburton (Out, Achilles – season-ending)
Bennedict Mathurin (Out, foot)
Obi Toppin (Out, foot surgery)
Johnny Furphy (Out, ankle)
Quenton Jackson (Out, hamstring)
Kam Jones (Out, back)
Phoenix Suns:
Jalen Green (Out, hamstring)
Max Strus (Day-to-day, foot)
Darius Garland (Day-to-day, toe)
Key Player Matchups
Andrew Nembhard (IND) vs. Donovan Mitchell (PHX): Nembhard is forced into a lead guard role with Haliburton out, but Mitchell’s scoring prowess (28+ PPG) gives Phoenix a major edge.
Pascal Siakam (IND) vs. Evan Mobley (PHX): Siakam’s mid-range and transition scoring against Mobley’s defensive versatility will be pivotal.
Jarrett Allen (PHX) vs. Pacers Frontcourt: Allen’s rebounding and rim protection could overwhelm Indiana’s depleted rotation.
Team Recent Form
Indiana Pacers:
Lost six straight on the road.
League-worst shooting percentage (40.2% FG).
Ranked 28th in assists, struggling without Haliburton.
Phoenix Suns:
Four-game win streak, including a victory over Dallas.
Ranked 7th in 3-point percentage (38.5%).
Balanced offense with six players averaging double figures.
Series History
Pacers won both meetings last season behind Haliburton’s leadership.
Suns have historically dominated at home, but Indiana has stolen road wins in recent years.
This season, Phoenix holds the momentum with Indiana in freefall.
Betting Trends
Pacers: 1–10 overall, 0–6 away, struggling to cover spreads.
Suns: 7–5 overall, 5–1 at home, covering consistently in wins.
Totals: Pacers games trending Over due to poor defense; Suns games split evenly.
Projected Score: Suns 118 – Pacers 108
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers 230.5
Phoenix Suns – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, November 12, 2025
