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Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns Projected Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for December 19th


The Indiana Pacers hit the road against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday for their first meeting of the 2024-25 season. Both teams previously secured a 1-1 tie in the 2023-24 season series.

Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns: Starting lineups and depth charts

Pacers starting lineup and depth chart for Dec. 19

The Pacers are projected to use Tyrese Haliburton’s starting lineup (PG)Andrew Nembhard (SG)Benedict Mathurin (SF)Pascal Siakam (PF)and Myles Turner (C) for the game.

Position Starter 2 3
PG Tyrese Haliburton TJ McConnell Andrew Nembhard
SG Andrew Nembhard Johnny Furphy Benedict Mathurin
SF Benedict Mathurin Capricorn Walker Johnny Furphy
PF Pascal Siakam Obi Toppin Capricorn Walker
C Myles Turner Thomas Bryant Obi Toppin

Suns starting lineup and depth chart for Dec. 19

Meanwhile, the Suns are expected to deploy Tyus Jones to the starting lineup (PG)Devin Booker (SG)Bradley Beal (SF), Kevin Durant (PF)and Jusuf Nurkić (C).

Position Starter 2 3
PG Tyus Jones Devin Booker Monte Morris
SG Devin Booker Grayson Allen Bradley Beal*
SF Bradley Beal* Royce O’Neal Josh Okogie
PF Kevin Durant Ryan Dunn Very Ighodaro
C Jusuf Nurkic Mason Plumlee Very Ighodaro

Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns: Injury reports

Pacers injury report for December 19

The Pacers have four players listed on the injury report for the upcoming game. Ben Sheppard is listed as questionable and his inclusion will be a game-time decision. Aaron Nesmith is listed as out, while Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out for the season.

Player Status Injury
Ben Sheppard Questionable (GTD) Slash
Aaron Nesmith Out Ankle
Isaiah Jackson Out (OFS) Achilles
James Wiseman Out (OFS) Achilles

Suns injury report for December 19

Meanwhile, the Suns have Bradley Beal listed as probable, while Collin Gillespie is listed as out.

Player Status Injury
Bradley Beal Probably (GTD) Knee
Collin Gillespie Out Ankle

Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns: Overview

Heading into the game, the Indiana Pacers were tied with the Chicago Bulls for eighth place in the Eastern Conference at 12-15. They have won five of their last 10 games and are riding a two-game winning streak after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 119-104 on Sunday.

Tyrese Haliburton led their winning streak with a double-double performance of 21 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, three steals and a block, while Pascal Siakam added 22 points.

Meanwhile, Phoenix Suns they are tied with the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves for sixth in the West with a 14-11 record. They have also won five of their previous 10 matchups and are riding a two-game winning streak after a 116-109 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Devin Booker led the Suns’ victory in the game with 28 points, three rebounds, five assists and a steal.

How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Phoenix Suns?

The meeting between the Pacers and the Suns is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The game will be broadcast locally on AZFamily and FDSIN. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.