The Suns led by 20 early in the third quarter, but the Pacers cut the score to 83-73 a few minutes later. Phoenix responded with a 16-0 run, highlighted by 10 straight points from Booker, to take a 106-84 lead into the fourth.
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Booker made 12 of 22 field goals and added seven assists and five rebounds. Brooks was 12 of 18. The Suns were shooting well over 60% from the field well into the fourth quarter.
Oso Ighodaro scored 17 points, seven rebounds and three blocks off the bench.
The Pacers were Eastern Conference champions last season, but have been devastated by injuries. They have lost six in a row and fell to 1-11 on the season. Andrew Nembhard scored 21 points while Pascal Siakam added 19.
Indiana gave up 133 points two nights after giving up 152 in a loss to Utah, the most given up in the NBA this season.
The Suns extended their lead to 70-52 at halftime. Brooks scored 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting before halftime. Nembhard led the Pacers with 16 points.
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Both teams suffered injuries during the match.
Suns guard Grayson Allen left the game in the second quarter with a right quadriceps injury. He had 12 points before the injury and scored a career-high 42 points in the win over the Pelicans on Monday.
Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith was injured in the third quarter after slipping and falling awkwardly to the ground. The team said it was pain in his left knee.
Next
Pacers: Host the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.
Suns: Host the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
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