the Indiana Pacers He made his way to face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday in their first matchup of the 2024-25 season. Both teams previously held a 1-1 record against each other in the 2023-24 season series.
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns: Starting lineups and depth charts
Pacers starting lineup and depth chart for December 19th
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The Pacers are expected to use a starting lineup of Tyrese Haliburton (Bagh)Andrew Nembhard (Saint Germain)Benedict Mathurin (SF)Pascal Siakam (BF)and Miles Turner (c) For the game.
Suns starting lineup and depth chart for December 19th
Meanwhile, the Suns are expected to field Tyus Jones in their starting lineup (Bagh)Devin Booker (Saint Germain)Bradley Bell (SF), Kevin Durant (BF)And Yusuf Nurkic (c).
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns: Injury reports
Pacers injury report for December 19th
The Pacers have four players listed on their injury report for next game. Ben Sheppard is listed as questionable, and his participation will be a game-time decision. Aaron Nesmith is listed as out for the game, while Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman will miss the season.
Suns injury report for December 19th
Meanwhile, the Suns have listed Bradley Beal as a potential candidate for the game while Colin Gillespie is listed as out.
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns: Preview
Before the game, the Indiana Pacers tied with the Chicago Bulls for eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12-15. They have won five of their last 10 games and are on a two-game winning streak after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 119-104 on Sunday.
Tyrese Haliburton led his team to victory with his double-double performance of 21 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, three steals and a block, while Pascal Siakam added 22 points.
At the same time, Phoenix Suns The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied for sixth place in the West with a 14-11 record. They have also won five of their previous 10 meetings and are on a winning streak with a 116-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Devin Booker led the Suns' game-winning effort with 28 points, three rebounds, five assists and a steal.
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns?
The Pacers-Suns game is scheduled to kick off at 9pm ET at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The game will be broadcast locally on AZFamily and FDSIN. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.
Edited by Ribunjay Gaba