SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Indiana Pacers showcased a dominant performance on Sunday, defeating the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 122-95. Pascal Siakam was a key player for the Pacers, contributing 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. His impact was particularly felt in the second half, where he scored 13 of his points, helping the team pull away after a tightly contested first half that ended in a 52-52 tie.

In the second half, the Pacers outscored the Kings 70-43, shooting an impressive 58% from the field overall and sinking 17 three-pointers, marking their fourth consecutive victory, which is a seasonal high. Myles Turner chipped in with 15 points, while Ben Sheppard, coming off the bench, added 14 points. Tyrese Haliburton, a former player for the Kings, matched that total with another 14 points. A total of seven Pacers reached double figures in scoring during this game.

Entering the fourth quarter with an 87-78 lead, the Pacers quickly extended that margin, beginning the period with a 17-5 run to create a comfortable 21-point cushion. In contrast, De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points, while Domantas Sabonis recorded another double-double, finishing with 17 points and 21 rebounds, making it his eighth consecutive game with double-digit rebounds.

In terms of performance statistics, the Pacers recorded a remarkable 35 assists on 50 successful field goals and have consistently scored 119 points or more in their past four matchups. Meanwhile, the Kings’ defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss, dropping them to a season-low record of four games below .500. The home crowd expressed their frustration with boos after the final whistle. Coach Mike Brown had commented earlier on the team’s need to make critical plays in tight games; however, Sunday’s loss was far from competitive.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred when the Pacers held a 13-point lead in the fourth. They executed an 8-0 run that effectively sealed the game. Sheppard was instrumental during this stretch, hitting two consecutive three-pointers, followed by a layup from Obi Toppin to widen the gap to 104-83.

Another noteworthy statistic was the Pacers’ performance in the third quarter, where they shot a phenomenal 62.5% (15 of 24) to take a nine-point lead into the final quarter. The Kings struggled offensively, finishing the night with a shooting percentage of only 36.5%.

Looking ahead, the Pacers are set to face the Warriors on Monday, while the Kings will be hosting the Pistons on Thursday.