The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Phoenix Suns, 112-87, at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday.

Indiana won three of the four quarters by at least six points apiece, with the second quarter being decided in a tie. That allowed Indiana to dominate, winning this game in wire-to-wire fashion. In fact, the Pacers held a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes of play while riding a 29-17 third quarter to that 25-point spread. The Pacers shot 54 percent from the field and 45 percent from three-point range while holding the Suns to 36 percent from the field and 20 percent from long range. They did that while doubling up Phoenix in assists, 26-13.

The Pacers (29-16) were led by T.J. Warren, who provided 25 points, three rebounds and three steals. Domantas Sabonis generated 24 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Myles Turner amassed nine points, seven rebounds and four blocks. T.J. McConnell led the bench with 10 points, four rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.

The Suns (18-26) had no player score more than 17 points, with Kelly Oubre collecting 17 points and nine rebounds. Devin Booker totaled 16 points, two rebounds and three assists. DeAndre Ayton tallied 10 points, eight rebounds and two assists while Elie Okobo led the bench with 11 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Both teams return to action on Friday, with Phoenix traveling to face the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana remaining on the road to face the struggling Golden State Warriors.