The Phoenix Suns defeated the host Indiana Pacers, 116 - 96, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday. Most home teams thrive in the first and fourth quarters due to home field advantage, but the Suns took it to the Pacers in that stretch. In fact, they outscored Indiana by 22 points in that 24 - minute period and held them to just 32 points. The bench was huge for Phoenix, as they had all six bench players score at least seven points in their win. The Suns also dominated the rebounding and turnover differential, as they won the rebounding battle 46 - 35 and the turnover differential 18 - 11. The Suns (4 - 9) had just one road win coming into this game, but they let their frustrations out on an injury - riddled Indiana team here. The bench was spectacular, as they had six bench players combine for 78 points. Brandon Knight led the team in scoring off the bench, totaling 17 points and five assists. Alan Williams recorded a double - double off the pine, amassing 15 points and 15 rebounds on 6 - of - 7 shooting. Jared Dudley turned back the clock, as he accumulated 16 points, five rebounds and six assists in 31 minutes of action. Phoenix will look to build off this win on Saturday, when they travel to Philadelphia to face the Sixers for their next game. Indiana (6 - 7) came into this game as a huge favorite, but they simply could n't overcome some notable injuries. Not only did Paul George miss this game with an ankle injury, C.J. Miles had to depart in the first quarter due to a knee injury. Myles Turner carried the load for the Pacers, as he tallied 22 points, six rebounds and two blocks in the loss. Jeff Teague was second on the team, as he finished with 21 points, four rebounds and seven assists. No other player scored in double figures, as Thaddeus Young and Monta Ellis finished with nine points apiece. Indiana will return to action on Sunday, when they play the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.
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