The Indiana Pacers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a commanding 122-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Tied at 52 at halftime, the Pacers dominated the second half, outscoring the Kings 70-43.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 19 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 13 of those points after the break. The Pacers shot an efficient 58% from the field, including 17 made three-pointers. Myles Turner added 15 points, while Ben Sheppard contributed 14 off the bench. Tyrese Haliburton, a former Sacramento player, finished with 14 points and eight assists.
Indiana’s unselfish play was evident, with seven players reaching double figures and the team dishing out 35 assists on 50 made field goals. Their offensive output has been consistent, scoring at least 119 points in their last four games.
The Pacers turned a nine-point lead entering the fourth quarter into a blowout by opening the final period with a 17-5 run. Back-to-back three-pointers by Sheppard and a layup from Obi Toppin extended the lead to 104-83, sealing the victory.
De’Aaron Fox led the struggling Kings with 23 points, while Domantas Sabonis recorded 17 points and 21 rebounds, marking his eighth consecutive double-double. However, Sacramento’s offense faltered, shooting just 36.5% from the field.
The loss marked Sacramento’s fourth consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 13-17 and putting them four games under .500 for the first time this season.
With the win, Indiana improved to 14-15 and continued their push toward a .500 record. The Pacers will look to extend their winning streak in their next matchup, while the Kings aim to regroup and break their losing skid.
