- Matchup: Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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On Thursday, the Phoenix Suns (6-5) will face the struggling Indiana Pacers (1-10) at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
In their most recent outing, the Pacers stumbled against the Jazz, suffering a defeat with a final score of 152-128. The game saw the Pacers commit 26 fouls, while the Jazz recorded 27. Indiana connected on 19 of 42 from beyond the arc. Utah excelled at the free-throw line, sinking 31 of 35 attempts for an impressive 88.6%. The Jazz also dominated on the boards, securing 45 rebounds, along with 6 blocks and 38 assists compared to 3 steals. From a defensive standpoint, Indiana allowed Utah to shoot 55.4% (51 of 92). The Pacers had 29 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and made 6 steals while grabbing 35 total rebounds, with 15 being offensive. At the line, Indiana converted 26 of their 29 free throws, achieving a rate of 89.7%. The Pacers finished with a field goal percentage of 46.5% (46 of 99) and made 10 of 37 three-pointers.
Pascal Siakam was a standout performer in the recent showdown, scoring 27 points with a shooting percentage of 56.3%. He played for 35 minutes, dished out 4 assists, and grabbed 5 boards.
As the Pacers approach this contest, they sit at a dismal 1-10 record so far this season. They are averaging 109.5 points per game, ranking 27th in the league while shooting at 40.2% from the floor. Indiana struggles from three, hitting only 29.6% of their attempts (127 of 429) and 75.3% from the free-throw line. Collectively, the Pacers average 48.0 rebounds per game and have amassed 260 assists, placing them 26th in the league for passing efficiency. They turn the ball over an average of 13.9 times per game and commit 24.5 fouls nightly.
Defensively, Indiana forces their opponents to commit 14.0 turnovers per game and draws 24.0 fouls. Their defense allows 33.3% shooting from three-point range and ranks 27th in opponent points per game (121.7). Opposing teams are shooting 47.1% against them (464 of 986) and the Pacers concede 49.2 rebounds per game. They also rank 14th in assists surrendered to opponents, with 285 given up this season.
In their last match, the Suns achieved a convincing win against the Pelicans, culminating in a 121-98 triumph. On the boards, Phoenix allowed New Orleans to collect 40 rebounds (15 offensive). The Suns shot 31.3% from beyond the arc (10 of 32) and finished 20 of 26 from the free-throw line (76.9%). Defensively, they let the Pelicans shoot 41.0% from the field (34 of 83). The Suns had a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the field (39 of 78) and converted 19 of their 43 three-pointers (44.2%). They also made 24 free throws and totaled 31 attempts due to 23 fouls committed by New Orleans. Additionally, the Suns forced 18 turnovers, while registering 12 steals and collecting 42 rebounds (32 defensive and 10 offensive).
Grayson Allen was a key player for the Suns, contributing 42 points in just 28 minutes on the floor. He connected on 12 of 17 attempts (70.6%) and contributed 4 assists along with 2 rebounds.
The Suns currently hold a 6-5 record this season. Offensively, they are shooting 46.5% from the field, which ranks 18th in the league. So far, Phoenix has scored a total of 1,285 points (116.8 per game) and averages 42.8 rebounds per game. They dish out assists at a rate of 27.9 per game (9th in the NBA) and commit 16.9 turnovers per contest. The Suns average 23.3 fouls per game and convert 80.8% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, Phoenix allows 35.1% shooting from three (136 of 387) and opponents convert 79.9% from the free-throw line. The team surrenders 26.4 assists and 42.4 total rebounds per game, which ranks them 14th and 10th respectively in basketball. The Suns are allowing 115.0 points per game, placing them 12th in the NBA in scoring defense. They force 16.5 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 47.0% from the floor (16th in the league).
Who do you think will win tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Phoenix
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