PREVIEW: The Indiana Pacers arrive in Phoenix as one of the NBA's most struggling teams, entering with a 1-10 record and slowly getting healthier after a brutal road stretch. Coming off a 152-128 loss to Utah on Tuesday, Indiana allowed the Jazz to score 82 points in just the second half, a defensive breakdown that highlighted their vulnerability. The Pacers' defensive profile shows some bright spots—they rank third in 3-point defense and boast strong rebounding at the defensive end—but they struggle mightily against rim attacks, ranking 27th in that category. Andrew Nembhard has returned after a shoulder injury and T.J. McConnell made his season debut against the Jazz, providing some backcourt depth for the struggling squad. The Phoenix Suns have caught fire with four consecutive wins and enter this matchup as significant favorites, with Devin Booker leading the way and ranking eighth in the NBA in scoring at 28.2 points per game. Phoenix's offensive arsenal is a sight to behold, ranking fourth in 3-point efficiency and third in steals per game, making them one of the league's most efficient scoring machines. The matchup presents a stark contrast: the Suns sit at 5-1 at home while the Pacers are winless on the road at 0-6. With the Suns ranking 24th in offensive spacing despite their hot shooting, and the Pacers struggling with turnovers and isolation-heavy offense, this game shapes up as a clash between opposing offensive philosophies.