Phoenix took the initiative 11 seconds after the start of the first quarter, and then kept the lead all the way, winning a complete victory and resuming the pursuit of the top spot in the Western Conference.
The Phoenix Suns won 117-104 in the 2022-2023 NBA regular league away game against the Indiana Pacers held at the Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA on the 11th (Korean time).
Phoenix, which was 6th in the Western Conference before the game, got out of the crisis of losing two consecutive games and eliminated the ride with the 5th place LA Clippers. Chris Paul (19 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals) and Devin Booker (19 points, 3 3-point shots, 4 rebounds, 5 assists) scored in double digits and combined for a complete win. 안전놀이터
On the other hand, Indiana, 12th in the Eastern Conference, fell into a three-game losing streak. Tyrese Halliburton (18 points, 5 assists, 3 steals) struggled, but the poor rebound (45-64) and Yatoo hunting overlapped, failing to escape the losing streak.
Phoenix started the game well. After taking the lead with Booker’s 3-point shot that cut the rim 11 seconds after the start of the first quarter, he kept the initiative. With Booker showing off his breakthrough power, the gap widened to 12 points in the middle of the first quarter when Deandre Ayton’s control under the goal was added.
Phoenix allowed a last-minute chase in the first quarter when the main axes were away, but regained the flow in the second quarter when it was 30-24. Early in the second quarter, Booker and Ish Wainwright combined three consecutive 3-pointers to widen the gap to double digits again. Phoenix gave up a surprise 3-point shot to Miles Turner in the middle of the 2nd quarter, but after that, Paul created an even score distribution and ended the 2nd quarter with 60-47.
The gap widened further in the third quarter. While Indiana struggled with Halliburton Hall, Phoenix showed active offense throughout the inside and outside, such as Ayton’s goal below the goal and Paul’s 3-point shot. Phoenix, who also played a great role in Jock Randale, finished the third quarter by running away with a score of 95-77.
The fourth quarter was also time for Phoenix. Booker maintained a good shooting sense and maintained a comfortable lead from Indiana, with Benedict Matrin and Halliburton at the fore. Phoenix, who widened the gap to 17 points with Ayton’s footback score two minutes before the end of the game, won a complete victory after maintaining the lead.