The Indiana Pacers will enter Tuesday night’s game at the Golden 1 Center without several key players due to injuries.
Johnny Furphy (right ACL), Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles), T.J. McConnell (right hamstring), and Pascal Siakam (right knee) are all listed as out. Andrew Nembhard is doubtful with lower back and neck soreness, while Jarace Walker is probable despite a right ankle sprain and mid-back soreness. Several two-way players, including Taelon Peter, Jalen Slawson, and Ethan Thompson, are listed as questionable.
Sacramento will also face significant absences. Domantas Sabonis (left knee meniscus repair), Zach LaVine (right 5th finger tendon repair), Keegan Murray (left ankle), De’Andre Hunter (left eye retinal repair), and Dylan Cardwell (left ankle) are all out. Isaiah Stevens, a two-way player, is unavailable.
The Pacers enter the matchup on a nine-game losing streak, averaging 117 points over their last two contests against the Lakers and Trail Blazers, but allowing over 130 points per game in both.
Sacramento has alternated wins and losses in its last two games, defeating the Bulls 126-110 before a loss to the Pelicans 133-123.
Both teams have struggled with consistency this season. Indiana sits at 15-49, last in the Eastern Conference, while Sacramento is 15-50, holding the bottom spot in the West.
Previous meetings this season saw the Pacers defeat the Kings 116-105 on December 8.
