The Sacramento Kings (28-19) secured a 133-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers (27-23), with four players scoring in the 20s.
Domantas Sabonis led the charge with 26 points and 12 rebounds, breaking franchise records with his 30th consecutive double-double, surpassing the legendary Oscar Robertson’s previous record.
De’Aaron Fox contributed 25 points and six steals. Malik Monk’s performance with 23 points, six assists, and five rebounds added to the Kings’ success, marking their fifth win in the last six contests. Harrison Barnes was the fourth Kings with 20-plus points as he scored 22 points.
Bennedict Mathurin’s 31 points and Pascal Siakam’s 22 points were not enough for the Pacers. Although Indiana closed the gap to 11 entering the fourth, they couldn’t overcome the Kings’ dominance.
Tyrese Haliburton, returning from an injured hamstring, scored 14 points but faced an off night with five turnovers and limited playing time as the Kings managed his minutes.
The absence of Myles Turner, sidelined with a sprained ankle, and Jalen Smith, out due to back spasms, weakened the Pacers’ frontcourt against the formidable Kings.
