Pascal Siakam brings up game 800 as Phoenix Suns meet Indiana Pacers
Phoenix Suns meet Indiana Pacers at Mortgage Matchup Center, Thursday 1:00pm (NBA). Phoenix Suns have won 28 of the 49 meetings with Indiana Pacers since 2002.
The big picture
Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; Indiana Pacers are 23rd. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.
Indiana Pacers are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.2 points for and 114.2 against.
Form
Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.
Indiana Pacers have won one of their last five and most recently beat Memphis Grizzlies 107–103.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2002: Phoenix Suns 28, Indiana Pacers 21.
Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 123–108 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 35 points in 2025-26 (133–98).
Players to watch
For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Indiana Pacers, watch Tyrese Haliburton (21.8 points a game, 18 rebounds in 2026-27) and Pascal Siakam (21.3 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Pascal Siakam is set to play game 800.
At Mortgage Matchup Center
Phoenix Suns have won 10 of their last 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Phoenix Suns have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
