Okogie, Bridges lead short-handed Suns previous Pacers 112-107
PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Okogie had 24 factors and 10 rebounds, Mikal Bridges added 22 factors and the short-handed Phoenix Suns gained their second straight recreation, beating the Indiana Pacers 112-107 on Saturday night time.
Indiana had an opportunity to tie on its last possession, however Buddy Hield missed a rushed 3-pointer with two seconds left. The Pacers misplaced regardless of a triple-double from T.J. McConnell, who had 18 factors, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
Phoenix and its ragtag roster took an 87-83 lead into the fourth quarter. The Suns had been as soon as once more lacking an enormous chunk of their staring lineup, together with the All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Beginning heart Deandre Ayton was out with a non-COVID-19 sickness.
Each groups struggled to attain within the fourth quarter.
The Suns pushed to a 102-94 lead with 2:49 left however the Pacers scored 4 factors on one possession when Phoenix’s Saben Lee was known as for a flagrant foul after elbowing Hield within the face. Hield hit each free throws and Bennedict Mathurin made a layup after the Pacers retained possession due to the flagrant foul.
The Pacers ultimately pulled to 104-101 however Phoenix’s Ish Wainright responded with a nook 3-pointer with 1:10 left to offer the Suns a cushion.
The Suns gained regardless of taking pictures 41.8% from the sphere. The Pacers shot simply 37.5%.
Indiana was with out its main scorer Tyrese Haliburton, who missed his sixth straight recreation. The Pacers have misplaced seven straight.
The Suns had a 59-57 lead at halftime. Bridges led the Suns with 14 factors whereas Bismack Biyombo had 12 factors, seven rebounds and three blocks. Mathurin — who performed at Arizona in school — scored 12 factors for the Pacers.
TIP-INS
Pacers: Haliburton was carrying the jersey of San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy whereas sitting on the bench. Haliburton and Purdy each performed in school at Iowa State.
Suns: Paul, Booker, Ayton, F Cam Johnson, G Cam Payne and G Landry Shamet had been all out. … Honored the 1992-93 Suns workforce that gained the Western Convention championship. They misplaced to the Bulls within the NBA Finals in six video games. A number of gamers had been in attendance, together with 11-time All-Star Charles Barkley, who was MVP that season. … Hosted their forty ninth straight sellout crowd.
UP NEXT
Pacers: Host Chicago on Tuesday night time.
Suns: Host Memphis on Sunday night time.
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