Despite the Denver Nuggets missing MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokic due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers failed to snatch a dub on the road, losing 134-11 to extend their season-high losing streak to six games.
The Pacers won’t have any time to pout though, as they are set to face the Phoenix Suns on the second night of a back-to-back. The hosts have struggled immensely due to multiple key players being sidelined due to injury, but Indiana obviously hasn’t fared much better at all.
The Suns swept the season series last season against the Pacers. Phoenix remains ahead in the all-time series, 52-43, and has emerged as the victor in five of their last six head-to-head matchups.
Indiana Pacers: 21st (ORtg), 23rd (DRtg), 5th (Pace), 25th (NRtg)
Phoenix Suns: 14th (ORtg), 12th (DRtg), 22nd (Pace), 14th (NRtg)
Projected Pacers Starting Lineup Tonight
SF: Aaron Nesmith
PF: Oshae Brissett
C: Myles Turner
SG: Buddy Hield
PG: Andrew Nembhard
Pacers Injury Report
Daniel Theis (knee), Kendall Brown (lower leg), and Tyrese Haliburton (knee, elbow) have been ruled out against Phoenix.
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix will again miss the services of Devin Booker in this one. With the Suns struggling immensely even with Chris Paul steering the wheel, look for the Pacers to finally snap their six-game losing skid to cap off a tough road trip.
Pacers 111, Suns 104
What channel is the Indiana Pacers game on?
Saturday’s contest will be available on Bally Sports Indiana and will tip off at 9:00 PM EST.
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Live Stream
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Pacers Next Game and Schedule
The Pacers head back home to meet the Bulls before hitting the road to take on the Magic. They then make a quick return to Indy to face the Bucks prior to another road game against the Grizzlies.
Jan. 24 vs Chicago
Jan. 25 @ Orlando
Jan. 27 vs Milwaukee
Jan. 29 @ Memphis