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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.

Mar 31, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach Lavine (8) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) knocks the ball away from Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives against LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • 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.