Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 4 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Phoenix Suns will visit the Indiana Pacers on Saturday in a cross-conference matchup at the Gainsbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. EST.

The Suns enter the game on a three-game losing streak, having lost to Western Conference teams Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns have also been struggling on the road, winning five of 14 away games this season.

Despite a 9-2 start in the season, the Suns have fallen to 11th in the West with a 15-17 record. Phoenix has gone 3-7 in its last 10 games as it rides a slump since the last two weeks of 2024.

Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant is set to lead the Suns once again. He's averaging 27.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per game and has been scoring at least 25 points in the Suns' last four games.

Help could come from longtime Suns superstar Devin Booker, who's averaging 24.7 points and 6.5 assists per game. Booker returned from a groin strain injury on New Year’s Eve after being sidelined for five games.

Meanwhile, the Pacers will look to spark a winning streak against the Suns after beating the Miami Heat 128-115 in their previous game. Indiana is 17-18 this season and eighth in the Eastern Conference.

The Pacers have seven double-digit scorers in their lineup, led by Pascal Siakam, who's averaging 19.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Tyrese Haliburton is set to back him up, averaging 18.1 points and 8.8 assists per game this season.

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Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Phoenix Suns are expected to field a starting lineup consisting of Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic. The Suns are coached by Frank Vogel.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	Tyus Jones	Monte Morris
Shooting Guard	Devin Booker	Grayson Allen
Small Forward	Bradley Beal	Josh Okogie
Power Forward	Kevin Durant	Ryan Dunn
Center	Jusuf Nurkic	Mason Plumlee

Indiana Pacers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Pacers are predicted to start Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner. Coach Rick Carlisle will again call the shots for the Pacers.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	Tyrese Haliburton	T.J McConnell
Shooting Guard	Andrew Nembhard	Ben Sheppard	Quenton Jackson
Small Forward	Bennedict Mathurin	Aaron Nesmith	Johnny Furphy
Power Forward	Pascal Siakam	Obi Toppin	Jarace Walker
Center	Myles Turner	Thomas Bryant

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Phoenix Suns vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Reports

Phoenix Suns Injury Report

The Suns could be missing two key rotational pieces in their road game against the Pacers. Royce O'Neal could be out due to an ankle injury, while Grayson Allen could miss the game, as he remains in the concussion protocol.

Indiana Pacers Injury Report

The Pacers will miss Aaron Nesmith due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out for the season due to calf injuries.