Suns’ Big Three Shine as Winning Streak Extends to Five

In a commanding performance at Footprint Center, the Phoenix Suns’ formidable trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal orchestrated a 117-110 triumph over the Indiana Pacers, securing their second-largest winning streak of the season at five consecutive victories.

The Suns wasted no time asserting dominance, surging to a commanding 22-8 lead in the 1st quarter. Devin Booker, riding the momentum of a stellar 52-point display against the Pelicans, contributed 12 quick points in the initial 6 minutes of the game.

Despite the Pacers shooting at a 37% rate in the 1st quarter, they managed to stay competitive. Two key factors played into this: the Suns’ initial struggle to secure offensive rebounds until late in the 2nd quarter and the Pacers bench outscoring the Suns bench 30-6 in the 1st half.

Entering the second half with a narrow 4-point lead, the Suns steadily expanded their advantage, setting the stage for a decisive 4th quarter.

In a familiar script, the Suns faced challenges in scoring down the stretch, allowing the Pacers to take the lead with an 11-0 run. Responding to this surge, Bradley Beal seized control in the final 4 minutes, contributing 8 crucial points. Beal concluded the night with an impressive 25 points on 11-16 shooting.

The Suns’ Big Three collectively tallied 91 of the team’s 117 points, with Kevin Durant leading the charge with an outstanding 40-point performance—his third 40+ point night of the season.

Crucially, the Suns’ stars stepped up considering the limited contribution from their bench. Despite Eric Gordon’s 0-5 performance from beyond the arc, the Suns’ bench managed only 9 points, while the Pacers bench outscored them with 55 points.

With the victory secured, the Suns look ahead to one more home game against the Chicago Bulls before embarking on a challenging 7-game road trip. The upcoming clash with the Bulls is scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 PM.