- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Phoenix Suns (38-27) are set to face off against the Indiana Pacers (15-50) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Thursday.
In their previous game, the Suns achieved a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, triumphing with a score of 129-114. In terms of fouls, Phoenix recorded 19 compared to Milwaukee’s 13. The Suns made 16 of 38 attempts from beyond the arc. The Bucks finished at 70.0% on free throws, successfully converting 14 out of 20 attempts. Milwaukee grabbed a total of 39 rebounds, comprised of 8 offensive and 31 defensive boards, but did not register any blocks. They assisted on 26 field goals and had 6 steals during the game. Defensively, Phoenix allowed their opponents to shoot 51.2% overall, with the Bucks completing 42 out of 82 attempts. In this matchup, the Suns dished out 33 assists while forcing 17 turnovers and securing 9 steals. They grabbed 39 rebounds in total, including 8 offensive boards. From the foul line, Phoenix converted 9 of 11 shots for an impressive 81.8% shooting percentage. The Suns concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 53.9%, hitting 48 of 89 shots, and made 24 out of 51 attempts from three-point range.
Devin Booker played a crucial role, scoring 27 points with 10 of 21 shooting. He was on the court for 34 minutes and also secured 5 rebounds, shooting 47.6% overall, while distributing 7 assists.
With a season record of 38-27, the Suns are averaging 112.3 points per game, placing them 26th in the league. They have a field goal percentage of 45.3% and are making 36.2% of their three-point attempts (967 of 2,673). At the charity stripe, they have a shooting percentage of 78.8%. The Suns are averaging 43.3 rebounds per game and have compiled a total of 1,611 assists this season, ranking 25th in the league. They are turning the ball over 14.7 times per game and averaging 20.8 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Suns force 16.4 turnovers per game and draw 18.6 personal fouls. Opponents are converting 34.2% of their three-point attempts, and Phoenix ranks 6th in the league for points allowed per game at 111.0. They are conceding a field goal percentage of 46.9% and allowing 44.1 rebounds per game. The Suns rank 5th in assists surrendered, giving up 1,599 on the season.
In their last outing, the Pacers faced a defeat against the Sacramento Kings, losing 114-109. Indiana collected a total of 48 rebounds, with 40 defensive and 8 offensive. They committed 15 turnovers while making 7 steals during the game. The Kings were called for 18 fouls, sending the Pacers to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20 attempts for a stellar 90.9% shooting percentage. Indiana successfully made 13 of 43 three-point attempts (30.2%). Overall, the Pacers shot 38 for 93 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 40.9%. They allowed the Kings to hit 41 of 90 attempts, resulting in a 45.6% shooting rate for Sacramento. Indiana finished the matchup shooting 35.0% from three, hitting 7 of 20 shots, and converting 25 of 30 free-throws (83.3%). On the boards, Indiana allowed Sacramento to collect a total of 52 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards.
Aaron Nesmith shone for the Pacers in this game, scoring 29 points in 35 minutes while adding 3 assists. He made 10 of 22 shots for a field goal percentage of 45.5% and also pulled down 4 rebounds.
Currently, the Pacers stand at 15-50 for the season. They average 21.5 personal fouls per game while hitting 76.8% from the foul line. They are averaging 26.5 assists per game, ranking 14th in the league, while turning the ball over 14.4 times per game. Indiana has tallied 7,239 points in total this season (111.4 per game), with 42.3 rebounds on average.
On defense, the Pacers allow opponents to make 35.0% of their three-point attempts (757 of 2,165) and permit 77.2% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 26.3 assists and 47.0 rebounds per game, placing them 12th and 29th in the league, respectively. Despite this, Indiana ranks 26th for points per game allowed, conceding 119.9. They force 13.8 turnovers per game while permitting teams to shoot 49.0% from the field, ranking 28th in that category.
Which team will secure the win against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Take Indiana
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