Pacers Defeat Suns 120-111, Booker Injured

The Indiana Pacers secured a 120-111 victory over the Phoenix Suns, with Pascal Siakam leading the Pacers with 25 points and a season-high 18 rebounds. The win marks Indiana's third consecutive victory, while the Suns suffered a setback as Devin Booker exited the game in the third quarter due to groin tightness after scoring 17 points. Kevin Durant had a standout performance for Phoenix, scoring 37 points, but the team struggled with their shooting, particularly from three-point range. Indiana capitalized on turnovers, outscoring Phoenix 29-10 in that category, and maintained a lead throughout the second half, despite a late push from the Suns. The injury to Booker raises concerns for the Suns, who are already managing the returns of Bradley Beal and Durant from previous injuries. The Suns will need to assess Booker's condition moving forward, as he has been a consistent performer this season, averaging 25.4 points per game.