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Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 05 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 126-108
30-29 26-27 40-28 30-24
Position#5
Record17-18
FormLLWLW
Points / game115.0
Allowed / game116.8
vs
Position#22
Record15-17
FormLWLLL
Points / game112.2
Allowed / game114.0
USANBA· Gainbridge Fieldhouse
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Phoenix Suns
15 Jan 2027
IND v PHX
upcoming
12 Mar 2026
IND108
PHX123
04 Jan 2025
IND126
PHX108
26 Jan 2024
IND133
PHX131
10 Feb 2023
IND104
PHX117
14 Jan 2022
IND94
PHX112
09 Jan 2021
IND117
PHX125
15 Jan 2019
IND131
PHX97
24 Jan 2018
IND116
PHX101
18 Nov 2016
IND96
PHX116
12 Jan 2016
IND116
PHX97
22 Nov 2014
IND83
PHX106
30 Jan 2014
IND94
PHX102
28 Dec 2012
IND97
PHX91
23 Mar 2012
IND111
PHX113
27 Feb 2011
IND108
PHX110
13 Jan 2010
IND122
PHX114
05 Nov 2008
IND103
PHX113
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
121-107
121
107
+14
120avg 112
A14/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
119-104
119
104
+15
122avg 112
H15/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
120-111
120
111
+9
116avg 112
A20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
122-95
122
95
+27
130avg 112
A22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
111-105
111
105
+6
104avg 112
A24/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
114-120
114
120
-6
111avg 112
H27/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
105-142
105
142
-37
92avg 112
A28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
123-114
123
114
+9
122avg 112
A29/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
L
112-120
112
120
-8
104avg 112
H31/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
128-115
128
115
+13
122avg 112
A03/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-22
30-28
29-33
31-24
31-28
28-14
40-38
20-24
32-29
28-30
37-24
23-28
21-23
31-29
35-26
35-17
33-32
29-22
27-31
22-20
29-19
32-34
23-30
30-37
22-39
23-28
33-36
27-39
27-29
38-29
33-33
25-23
28-30
36-23
27-35
21-32
38-25
28-25
41-33
21-32
230.8Avg total
117.5Scored
113.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)115.0116.8231.8-1.849%
Season at home (14)117.1116.4233.5+0.657%
Season away (21)113.6117.0230.7-3.443%
Last 10 (10)117.5113.3230.8+4.270%
Last 5 (5)116.4122.2238.6-5.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)114.0125.3239.3-11.333%
vs Similar (15)117.7118.0235.7-0.353%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)111.7111.8223.4-0.150%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#15
L
110-115
110
115
-5
103avg 109
A08/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
134-126
134
126
+8
133avg 109
A14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
116-109
116
109
+7
108avg 109
H16/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
111-120
111
120
-9
109avg 109
H20/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
125-133
125
133
-8
126avg 109
H22/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
90-117
90
117
-27
79avg 109
A24/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
110-100
110
100
+10
106avg 109
H26/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
89-98
89
98
-9
78avg 109
H28/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
105-109
105
109
-4
92avg 109
A29/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
112-117
112
117
-5
103avg 109
H01/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-29
28-28
25-27
23-31
38-39
38-32
36-34
22-21
33-21
24-30
26-28
33-30
29-32
30-28
24-37
28-23
26-41
33-23
35-39
31-30
26-27
25-28
28-45
11-17
38-34
20-22
27-22
25-22
25-28
14-27
25-17
25-26
27-34
38-27
22-21
18-27
26-36
29-33
31-22
26-26
224.6Avg total
110.2Scored
114.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (32)112.2114.0226.2-1.847%
Season at home (18)112.3111.6223.9+0.856%
Season away (14)112.1117.1229.2-5.136%
Last 10 (10)110.2114.4224.6-4.230%
Last 5 (5)101.2108.2209.4-7.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)110.3116.1226.4-5.827%
vs Similar (15)110.1109.6219.7+0.560%
vs Weaker (4)123.8122.8246.5+1.050%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: -1.9-1.9Q2Q2: +4.1+4.1Q2: +0.1+0.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -1.3-1.3Q4Q4: -2.1-2.1Q4: -1.1-1.1
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: -1.9-1.9Q2Q2: +4.1+4.1Q2: +0.1+0.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -1.3-1.3Q4Q4: -2.1-2.1Q4: -1.1-1.1
Indiana PacersPhoenix Suns
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
61-50
61
50
+11
A14/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
59-42
59
42
+17
H15/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#22
W
60-59
60
59
+1
A20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
D
52-52
52
52
+0
A22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
62-54
62
54
+8
A24/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
61-53
61
53
+8
H27/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
45-67
45
67
-22
A28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A29/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
64-53
64
53
+11
H31/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
66-50
66
50
+16
A03/01
NBA
113.3Avg total
59.5Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.656.5113.1+0.150%-
Last 30 at home (12)58.456.5114.9+1.950%-
Last 30 away (18)55.456.5111.9-1.150%-
Last 10 (10)59.553.8113.3+5.780%-
Last 5 (5)60.256.2116.4+4.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)57.059.3116.3-2.367%-
vs Similar (15)57.555.7113.3+1.860%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)55.356.8112.1-1.433%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#15
W
62-57
62
57
+5
A08/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
76-71
76
71
+5
A14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H16/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H20/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
59-64
59
64
-5
H22/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
51-55
51
55
-4
A24/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H26/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
L
39-55
39
55
-16
H28/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
65-61
65
61
+4
A29/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H01/01
NBA
118.0Avg total
58.1Scored
59.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.257.3114.6-0.153%-
Last 30 at home (18)55.857.6113.4-1.844%-
Last 30 away (12)59.356.9116.2+2.467%-
Last 10 (10)58.159.9118.0-1.850%-
Last 5 (5)53.659.2112.8-5.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)56.660.2116.8-3.536%-
vs Similar (15)55.154.7109.8+0.360%-
vs Weaker (4)67.059.2126.2+7.875%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 117.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.4 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.9 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.630.1
57.2%
54.3%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.613.8
37.7%
35.9%41.4
🏀 Free throws21.115.9
75.4%
77.8%15.9
They take 89.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 110.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.6 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.927.3
52.6%
54.3%54.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.012.8
37.6%
35.9%38.4
🏀 Free throws21.217.2
81.1%
77.8%17.2
They take 85.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 05 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
WLWLLWWWWW
Phoenix Suns
LLLWLLLWWL
#5
League position
#22
+4.2
Net rating
-4.2
117.2
Offensive rating
111.3
113.0
Defensive rating
115.6
57.0%
Effective FG%
54.1%
52.7%
Opp. effective FG%
55.5%
11.1%
Turnover %
13.7%
21.9%
Off. rebound %
23.6%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.25
37.7%
3-point %
37.6%
68.8%
Assist %
66.6%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence117.2 · 111.3Defence113.0 · 115.6Shooting57.0% · 54.1%3-point %37.7% · 37.6%Ball care11.1% · 13.7%Off. rebounds21.9% · 23.6%Free throws0.24 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ Phoenix Suns
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
3
Indiana Pacers wins
7
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/01/25AMiami Heat128-115
31/12/24HMilwaukee Bucks112-120
29/12/24ABoston Celtics123-114
28/12/24ABoston Celtics105-142
27/12/24HOklahoma City Thunder114-120
24/12/24AGolden State Warriors111-105
22/12/24ASacramento Kings122-95
20/12/24APhoenix Suns120-111
15/12/24HNew Orleans Pelicans119-104
14/12/24APhiladelphia 76ers121-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/01/25HMemphis Grizzlies112-117
29/12/24AGolden State Warriors105-109
28/12/24HDallas Mavericks89-98
26/12/24HDenver Nuggets110-100
24/12/24ADenver Nuggets90-117
22/12/24HDetroit Pistons125-133
20/12/24HIndiana Pacers111-120
16/12/24HPortland Trail Blazers116-109
14/12/24AUtah Jazz134-126
08/12/24AOrlando Magic110-115

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW49%
HomeLLWLL57%
AwayWWLWW43%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351421
Win %49%57%43%
Points / game115.0117.1113.6
Allowed / game116.8116.4117.0
Point differential-1.8+0.6-3.4
Avg total231.8233.5230.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%21%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)50% (4)0% (2)
Overtime %6%14%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL47%
HomeLLWLL56%
AwayLLWLL36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games321814
Win %47%56%36%
Points / game112.2112.3112.1
Allowed / game114.0111.6117.1
Point differential-1.8+0.8-5.1
Avg total226.2223.9229.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%22%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (10)75% (4)33% (6)
Overtime %6%6%7%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Cleveland Cavaliers3430488%122.7110.8+11.9
2 Oklahoma City Thunder3227584%115.5103.5+12.0
3 Boston Celtics3526974%119.3108.4+10.9
4 New York Knicks34241071%118.1109.9+8.2
5 Memphis Grizzlies35231266%123.5114.8+8.7
6 Houston Rockets32211166%113.2106.8+6.4
7 Orlando Magic35211460%105.5103.1+2.5
8 Dallas Mavericks34201459%117.1111.9+5.2
9 Los Angeles Lakers34201459%112.2113.7-1.5
10 Denver Nuggets33191458%120.7117.4+3.3
11 Los Angeles Clippers34191556%108.5108.0+0.5
12 Miami Heat32171553%111.4109.3+2.1
13 Golden State Warriors32171553%113.0111.0+2.0
14 San Antonio Spurs34181653%111.5111.1+0.4
15 Minnesota Timberwolves33171652%109.4107.7+1.7
16 Atlanta Hawks33171652%118.2120.3-2.1
17 Milwaukee Bucks30151550%112.6111.8+0.8
18 Indiana Pacers35171849%115.0116.8-1.8
19 Detroit Pistons34161847%111.6114.0-2.4
20 Phoenix Suns32151747%112.2114.0-1.8
21 Sacramento Kings35161946%115.4114.1+1.3
22 Chicago Bulls34151944%117.2121.1-3.9
23 Philadelphia 76ers33141942%107.6110.8-3.1
24 Brooklyn Nets35132237%107.7113.5-5.7
25 Portland Trail Blazers33112233%108.0117.2-9.2
26 Toronto Raptors3582723%111.2118.7-7.5
27 Utah Jazz3272522%110.7119.8-9.0
28 Charlotte Hornets3372621%105.8112.4-6.6
29 Washington Wizards3262619%109.2122.2-13.0
30 New Orleans Pelicans3562917%107.4118.0-10.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Pacers30264030126
Phoenix Suns29272824108
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