Last Updated on Jan 20, 2022 10:59 AM
Match Date & Time: | 2022-01-15 05:30 AM (IST) 2022-01-15 12:00 AM (GMT) |
Indiana Pacers is set to take on Phoenix Suns in NBA 2021-22 on Saturday, 15 January 2022 at 05:30 AM IST
Let us compare the team strengths here. For the Suns, there are two wings, two guards, and a Center in thelineup. For the Pacers, they use two guards, a wing, a big Forward, and a Center in the lineup, and thus interms of size, the Pacers have a lengthier frontcourt usually. However, when the bench kicks in, the scenario may completely turn in the Suns favour. With Payne, Smith, McGee, and Shamet as regulars, the team can overcome the Pacers bench which can be vulnerable on both ends, and except Oshae Brissett and Torrey Craig, the team doesn’t distribute regular minutes to others. Yes, Lance Stephenson has provided the spark too but will he even be picked up for the rest of the season? Do you know who can make a huge difference for the Suns, it is Cameron Johnson for me, he is questionable for the game but if he plays, he gives the Suns luxury of having three quality wings.
Overall, what I mean to say is that no matter how you look at it, the Suns have more options, better team chemistry and a lightyears ahead team chemistry than the Pacers. Indiana has neither offensive nor defensive consistency, and the team lacks Suns’ physicality. Late in games, the Suns display way better poise and it was losing close games earlier in the season that made Indiana lose their morale. Is there hope for Indiana? Or will they keep on suffering and ultimately trade away their key pieces? It seems like the trade route looks more possible.
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