Pacers Secure Comeback Win Over Kings, Strengthen Playoff Position

Indiana rallies from a 16-point deficit, handing Sacramento its sixth loss in seven games and jeopardizing the Kings' play-in tournament hopes.

The Indiana Pacers overcame a 16-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the Sacramento Kings 111-109, marking their seventh win in nine games.
Aaron Nesmith led the Pacers with 24 points, including 17 in the second half, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 18 points, 11 assists, and a go-ahead three-pointer late in the game.
Pascal Siakam hit a critical three-pointer with 36 seconds remaining, extending Indiana's lead and sealing the victory.
The Sacramento Kings, now 36-39, remain in 10th place in the Western Conference but are just one game ahead of the Phoenix Suns for the final play-in spot.
DeMar DeRozan's 31 points and Domantas Sabonis' 25 points and 16 rebounds were not enough to prevent Sacramento's sixth loss in seven games, as turnovers and poor shooting plagued the team.