Kings Defeat Pacers, 137-114
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers, 137-114, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.

A 33-20 first quarter set the tone for Sacramento in this victory, holding the lead for all but two minutes. Those were the first two minutes of this game, with the Kings riding a 44-35 third quarter to this blowout victory. They maintained a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half, getting their lead up to 32 points at times. Sacramento shot 51 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range while holding Indiana to 40 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. The Kings also out-rebounded the Pacers, 65-51, while outscoring them in fastbreak points, 31-8.

The Pacers (12-9) were led by Jalen Smith, totaling 22 points and six rebounds. Benedict Mathurin led the bench with 22 points and two boards. Buddy Hield had 17 points and four rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton tallied nine points, four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. TJ McConnell also amassed five points, four rebounds, 10 assists and three steals off the bench as well.

The Kings (11-9) were led by Harrison Barnes, collecting 22 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. De'Aaron Fox finished with 19 points, five rebounds and six assists. Domantas Sabonis generated 11 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, while Malik Monk led the bench with 20 points, four rebounds, six assists and two steals.

On deck for Indiana is a road game against the Utah Jazz on Friday. As for Sacramento, they're off until Sunday, remaining home to play the Chicago Bulls.
Posted on: 11/30/2022 9:34 PM
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