Devin Carter scored 22 of his career-high 24 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 114-109 comeback win over the Indiana Pacers at the Golden 1 Center on Tuesday night.
Carter scored 13 straight points late, helping Sacramento erase a 20-point deficit and take their first lead since the first quarter with 4:16 remaining on a three-pointer.
Maxime Raynaud finished with an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double, while Russell Westbrook added 16 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. DeMar DeRozan and Nique Clifford each scored 12 points for the Kings.
Indiana was paced by Aaron Nesmith, who scored 29 points, 24 of them in the first half. Obi Toppin contributed 17 points and five rebounds, while Kam Jones had 14 points and nine assists.
The Pacers shot 41% from the field and 30% from three-point range, compared with Sacramento’s 46% and 35%, respectively. Carter went 9-of-13 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
Sacramento’s bench played a key role in the fourth quarter, helping the team convert stops into transition points and forcing turnovers that shifted momentum. Maxime Raynaud’s and-1 jumper with 16 seconds left sealed the win.
The victory ends Sacramento’s three-game losing streak to Indiana and improves their record to 16-50, while the Pacers extend their NBA-long losing streak to 10 games. Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard were out due to injuries, limiting Indiana’s offensive options.
The Kings will host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, while the Pacers return home to face the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
