For the first time in the NBA season restart, the Pacers headed to halftime trailing on Thursday afternoon as the Phoenix Suns, one of just two other undefeated teams in the bubble, took a 52-48 lead into the break.
The Pacers held an early 9-7 lead, but Phoenix seized control of the contest with a 17-0 run. Indiana went scoreless for 5:15 to allow the Suns to surge ahead, missing seven shots and committing three turnovers over that span.
After missing his first four attempts, T.J. Warren finally came to life late in the first quarter, converting a layup, a dunk, and a 3-pointer on consecutive possessions.