BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix enters the matchup against Indiana as losers of three games in a row. The Pacers are 8-6 on their home court. Indiana is 8-7 against opponents over .500. The Suns have gone 5-9 away from home. Phoenix is 4-2 in one-possession games.

O'Neale is out with a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated sometime next week while Nurkic will serve the third of a three-game suspension without pay at Indiana for his involvement in an "on-court" altercation with Dallas Mavericks forwards Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington Jr. in last week's home loss.

Dec 31, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) points to his teammate after he makes a three pointer during the second quarter of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images / Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Suns haven’t won three games in row since their 8-1 start. They’re 7-16 since.

The Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers are currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference with a 16-18 record. Their most recent game ended in a 112-120 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns ...