Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns projected starting lineups and depth chart for December 19

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The Indiana Pacers hit the road to face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday for their first matchup of the 2024-25 season. The two teams previously held a 1-1 record against each other in their 2023-24 season series.

Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns: Starting lineups and depth charts

Pacers starting lineup and depth chart for Dec. 19

The Pacers are projected to use a Tyrese Haliburton starting lineup (PG)Andrew Nembhardt (SG)Benedict Mathurin (SF)Pascal Siakam (PF)and Myles Turner (C) for the game

position starter 2nd 3rd
PG Tyrese Haliburton TJ McConnell Andrew Nembhardt
SG Andrew Nembhardt Johnny Furphy Benedict Mathurin
SF Benedict Mathurin Jarace Walker Johnny Furphy
PF Pascal Siakam Obi Toppin Jarace Walker
c Myles Turner Thomas Bryant Obi Toppin

Suns starting lineup and depth chart for Dec. 19

Meanwhile, the Suns are expected to field a Tyus Jones starting lineup (PG)Devin Booker (SG)Bradley Beal (SF), Kevin Durant (PF)and Jusuf Nurkic (C).

position starter 2nd 3rd
PG Tyus Jones Devin Booker Mount Morris
SG Devin Booker Grayson Allen Bradley Beal*
SF Bradley Beal* Royce O’Neale Josh Okogie
PF Kevin Durant Ryan Dunn Very Ighodaro
c Jusuf Nurkic Mason Plumlee Very Ighodaro

Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns: Injury reports

Pacers injury report for December 19

The Pacers have four players listed on their injury report for the upcoming game. Ben Sheppard is listed as questionable and his involvement will be a game time decision. Aaron Nesmith is listed as out for the game, while Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out for the season.

player state injury
Ben Sheppard Questionable (GTD) oblique
Aaron Nesmith outside ankle
Isaiah Jackson Outside (SFO) Achilles
James Wiseman Outside (SFO) Achilles

Dec. 19 Suns injury report

Meanwhile, the Suns have Bradley Beal as probable for the game, while Collin Gillespie is listed as out.

player state injury
Bradley Beal Likely (GTD) knee
Collin Gillespie outside ankle

Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns: Preview

Before the game, the Indiana Pacers are tied with the Chicago Bulls for eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 12-15 record. They have won five of their last 10 outings and are on a two-game winning streak after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 119-104 on Sunday.

Tyrese Haliburton led the way with a double-double performance of 21 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block, while Pascal Siakam added 22 points.

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns they are tied with the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves for sixth place in the West with a 14-11 record. They have also won five of their previous 10 matchups and are on a two-game winning streak after a 116-109 win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Devin Booker led the Suns’ game-winning effort with 28 points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal.

How to look Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns?

The Pacers-Suns game is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The game will be broadcast locally on AZFamily and FDSIN. It can also be streamed live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.