The Phoenix Suns (8-5) secured their fifth-straight win after exploding for a 133-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers (1-11) on November 14.
Here are the key stats and the top performers of the game.
BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Devin Booker PHX SG 33 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST | 48.5 FPS
Booker took control in the third quarter, pouring in 16 points to secure his second 30-point performance this month while also providing solid assists value in four of his last five games.
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE:
Dillon Brooks PHX SF 32 PTS | 1 REB | 1 STL | 34.2 FPS
Brooks set a new season-high in points with another impressive offensive performance. He has hit three triples in each of his last two games and has missed only two free throws since returning, going 23-for-25. He’s also averaging 21 points over his last four outings.
SCORING MACHINES:
Pascal Siakam IND PF 19 PTS | 6-14 FG | 7-8 FT | 26.0 FPS
Siakam remains reliable on offense, scoring at least 18 points in 9 of 11 games. However, his secondary numbers have been disappointing this month, with rebounds consistently around five, assists on the decline, and zero steals in three consecutive games.
Andrew Nembhard IND SG 21 PTS | 5-15 FG | 10-11 FT | 32.4 FPS
Nembhard had a difficult time on offense, but he used a strong performance from the free-throw line to score at least 20 points for the third time in four outings while also steadily averaging 7.5 assists.
STAT SPECIALIST:
Ben Sheppard IND SG 6 PTS | 2-3 3PT | 6 REB | 13.7 FPS
Sheppard has hit a rough patch this November, posting lackluster numbers several times. Last month, he nearly averaged 7 rebounds in just under 30 minutes per game.
DEFENSIVE STANDOUT:
Oso Ighodaro PHX PF 7 REB | 3 STL | 3 BLK | 42.4 FPS
Oso stole the spotlight with his best outing of the season, setting season-high numbers across three defensive categories and backing it up with an incredible 7-for-9 shooting performance.
THE SHARPSHOOTER:
Collin Gillespie PHX PG 10 PTS | 2-4 3PT | 4 REB | 14.3 FPS
Gillespie recorded his third double-digit scoring game this month, but his playmaking was absent with just one assist—his second such game this season. Despite that, he still maintains a solid average of 9.5 points and 4.9 steals in 23.5 minutes.
THE X-FACTOR:
Jordan Goodwin PHX PG 10 PTS | 9 REB | 5 AST | 31.3 FPS
Goodwin has recorded at least 10 points, two threes, and a steal while averaging 7.5 rebounds over his last two games. He’s also poised for a larger role in the rotation with Grayson Allen getting injured.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl IND PF 6 PTS | 2-4 FG | 7 REB | 14.4 FPS
Jeremiah started strong with 4 points and 5 rebounds in the first quarter, but was limited for the remainder of the game. His overall performance has been decent for the shorthanded Pacers, including two double-digit rebounding efforts and consistently recording a steal in each of his previous four games, which earned him his second day contract.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GAME:
Jarace Walker 2 PTS | 0-10 FG | 4 REB
Walker averaged 12 points last month, making 2.5 threes per game, but he has struggled offensively in his last two outings, going 1-for-18 from the field and 0-for-9 from deep.
