The Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers game will take place on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at 6:00 PM ET, at Golden 1 Center. The Kings come into this matchup with a 13-15 record and are the 12th seed in the Western Conference. They most recently faced the Los Angeles Lakers and lost 110-113, and they have now lost two back-to-back games.
The Pacers are the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with the same record as the Kings: 13-15. However, unlike the Kings, the Pacers are on a three-game winning streak coming into this game, with their most recent win coming against the Phoenix Suns 120-111. The Kings and the Pacers have faced off in 98 regular-season games, with the Kings winning 45 and the Pacers securing 53 victories.
Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers: Prediction
The Kings are averaging 116.1 points per game this season, ranking ninth in the league, while allowing 113.6 points, which places them 17th defensively. On the boards, they pull down 43.4 rebounds per game (18th in the NBA) and give up 42.7, ranking sixth. Sacramento makes 12.0 three-pointers per game, ranking 22nd, with a three-point percentage of 34.5%, also 22nd in the league.
The Pacers score an average of 114.6 points per game, placing them 11th in the league, but they allow 117.0 points, ranking 25th defensively. On rebounding, they are near the bottom of the league, with 40.1 rebounds per game. They allow 43.8 rebounds per game, ranked 15th. The Pacers make 12.7 three-pointers per game (19th in the NBA) and have a three-point percentage of 37.6%, which is 10th in the league.
Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Sacramento Kings
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- PG De’Aaron Fox
- SG Malik Monk
- SF DeMar DeRozan
- PF Isaac Jones
- C Domantas Sabonis
Indiana Pacers
- PG Tyrese Haliburton
- SG Andrew Nembhard
- SF Bennedict Mathurin
- PF Pascal Siakam
- C Myles Turner
Sacramento Kings vs. Indiana Pacers: Injuries Update
The Kings have three players on their injury report. Devin Carter is out due to a shoulder injury, while Keegan Murray and Trey Lyles are both listed as questionable, dealing with ankle and calf issues, respectively.
Pacers’ Aaron Nesmith is out with an ankle injury. Additionally, Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are both out for the season due to calf injuries.
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