Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns projected starting lineups and depth chart for December 19th


The Indiana Pacers They hit the road to face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday for their first game of the 2024-25 season. Both teams previously had a 1-1 record against each other in the 2023-24 season series.

Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns: Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Pacers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for December 19th

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 The beginning 2nd 3rd
PG Tyrese Haliburton TJ McConnell Andrew Nembhard
SG Andrew Nembhard Johnny Furphy Benedict Mathurin
SF Benedict Mathurin Jarace Walker Johnny Furphy
PF Pascal Siakam Obi Toppin Jarace Walker
C Myles Turner Thomas Bryant Obi Toppin

Suns Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for December 19th

Meanwhile, the Suns are expected to place Tyus Jones in the starting lineup (PG)Devin Booker (SG)Bradley Beal (SF), Kevin Durant (PF)and Yusuf Nurkic (C).

Position The beginning 2nd 3rd
PG Tyus Jones Devin Booker Monte Morris
SG Devin Booker Grayson Allen Bradley Beal*
SF Bradley Beal* Royce O'Neale Josh Okogie
PF Kevin Durant Ryan Dunn Very Ighodaro
C Yusuf Nurkic Mason Plumlee Very Ighodaro

Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns: Injury Reports

Pacers injury report for December 19

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

Player The situation injury
Ben Sheppard suspect (GTD) Oblique
Aaron Nesmith Out Ankle
Isaiah Jackson Output (OFS) Achilles
James Wiseman Output (OFS) Achilles

Suns injury report for December 19th

Meanwhile, the Suns listed Bradley Beal as probable for the game, while Collin Gillespie was ruled out.

Player The situation injury
Bradley Beal Probability (GTD) Knee
Collin Gillespie Out Ankle

Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns: Preview

Before the game, the Indiana Pacers were tied with the Chicago Bulls for eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 12-15 record. After beating the New Orleans Pelicans 119-104 on Sunday, they have won five of their last 10 and are riding a two-game winning streak.

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

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

Devin Booker led the Suns' winning effort with 28 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal.

How to look Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns?

The Pacers-Suns matchup is scheduled to begin at 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.