Phoenix Suns' pursuit of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler will only ramp up in terms of speculation. The most recent turn was a few days ago, where the Heat announced they suspended Butler for seven games while also confirming they would entertain trade offers (after previously denying so).

Phoenix Suns are down their starting point guard, Tyus Jones and rookie big Oso Ighodaro for Saturday's game at Indiana.

The Suns (15-18) had the score tied at halftime despite shooting 15% better than Indiana, a difference made up by the Pacers (18-18) taking more shots in winning the possession battle, more 3s to further emphasize winning the math battle and going +4 at the foul line to deny Phoenix any chance of making up for it elsewhere.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 27 points to lead six Indiana scorers in double figures and the Pacers bookended the second half with big runs to send the visiting Phoenix Suns to a fourth consecutive loss and seventh in their last eight games,