Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Phoenix Suns by 8Ok, folks—oops! Never mind. Let's dive into the matchup beween the Indiana Pacers and the Phoenix Suns. The Pacers are coming off a mixed bag of recent games with a record of 12-15, sliding into the #8 spot in the Eastern Conference. They've got a loaded backcourt with the likes of Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, both scoring close to 20 points per game last month. Headlining their frontcourt is Myles Turner, who despite averaging a modest 13.9 points, is a fierce presence with 7.4 rebounds per game.
On the other side of the court, the Suns are shimmering with a slightly better record of 14-11, enough for a #6 spot in the Western Conference. Have you heard of Devin Booker? If not, just know he's been scoring like he's playing a video game, with a spectacular average of 28.6 points per game in the last month. Then there's Kevin Durant - Oh, KD! - who's supplementing with an average of 22.8 points last month. But let's not ignore Tyus Jones, the man is dishing assists like a short-order cook in a primetime dinner rush, 7.6 assists per game last month.
Going by their past matchups, there's always been a vital heartbeat, with both teams splitting the series 2-2 over the last two seasons. However, I'm leaning towards the Suns. Their players are shining a little brighter and they seem to have the Pacers' number in head-to-head games.
Albert’s Prediction: Phoenix Suns by 8