Pacers Stage Comeback, Overcome 16-Point Deficit to Top Kings

The Indiana Pacers staged an impressive comeback, overcoming a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat the Sacramento Kings 111-109 on Monday night. Aaron Nesmith led the charge with 17 of his 24 points coming in the second half, while Obi Toppin added 19.

Tyrese Haliburton had a strong game against his former team, scoring 18 points and dishing out 11 assists. Jarace Walker also contributed with 15 points. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 31 points and eight assists, while Domantas Sabonis added 25 points and 16 rebounds.

Zach LaVine finished with 20 points for Sacramento, which had taken a 76-60 lead midway through the third quarter.

Takeaways

Sacramento will remain in 10th place in the Western Conference, just outside of the play-in tournament. A win would have moved them up to No. 9 and a home game.

Indiana bounced back from a loss at Oklahoma City to win for the seventh time in nine games. They now get a break in their schedule with home games against lottery teams Charlotte and Utah up next.

Key moment

Haliburton made the go-ahead 3-pointer for a 100-98 lead with 1:17 to play, then Pascal Siakam hit one to make it a five-point advantage with 36 seconds remaining.

Key stat

Haliburton was 4 for 5 in the final period for 11 points.

Up next

The Pacers host Charlotte on Wednesday, while Sacramento is at Washington on the same day.