Tonight’s game –
– will take place at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento. The match will start at 6 pm ET. In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the matchup, including injury reports, key players, broadcast details, and more.
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Projected starting five
Indiana Pacers projected starting five
| Player | Position | Number | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton | G | 0 | 18.0 | 3.4 | 8.7 |
| Andrew Nembhard | G-F | 2 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 4.7 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | G-F | 00 | 17.2 | 6.2 | 1.8 |
| Pascal Siakam | F | 43 | 20.1 | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Myles Turner | C-F | 33 | 15.0 | 7.0 | 1.6 |
Sacramento Kings projected starting five
| Player | Position | Number | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De’Aaron Fox | G | 5 | 26.3 | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Malik Monk | G | 0 | 15.8 | 3.6 | 5.1 |
| DeMar DeRozan | G-F | 10 | 21.6 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Keegan Murray | F | 13 | 12.2 | 7.5 | 1.4 |
| Domantas Sabonis | F-C | 11 | 21.3 | 13.3 | 6.1 |
(Note: Projected starters are subject to change. This is not the finalized roster and this applies to both the teams playing tonight.)
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Key players to watch
Fox is a player to look out for tonight (Image via Getty)
Indiana Pacers key players
– Pascal Siakam
– Tyrese Haliburton
Milwaukee Kings key players
– De’Aaron Fox
– DeMar DeRozan
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Injury report
Indiana Pacers injury report
| Player | Position | Number | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Jackson | F | 22 | OFS | Achilles |
| Aaron Nesmith | G-F | 23 | OUT | Ankle |
| Ben Sheppard | G | 26 | GTD | Oblique |
| James Wiseman | C | 13 | OFS | Achilles |
Milwaukee Kings injury report
| Player | Position | Number | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Carter | G | 22 | OUT | Shoulder |
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Team stats
| Category | Indiana Pacers | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 13-15 | 13-15 |
| Standings | 8th | 12th |
| Home Record | 8-4 | 7-6 |
| Away Record | 5-11 | 6-9 |
| Offensive Rating | 14th | 7th |
| Defensive Rating | 23rd | 14th |
| Net Rating | 20th | 12th |
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Previous matchups
Game Summary
| Final Score | Sacramento Kings: 133 | Indiana Pacers: 122 |
Leading Players’ Statistics
| Statistic | Sacramento Kings | Value | Indiana Pacers | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Domantas Sabonis | 26 | Bennedict Mathurin | 31 |
| Rebounds | Domantas Sabonis | 11 | Isaiah Jackson | 8 |
| Assists | Domantas Sabonis | 7 | T.J. McConnell | 7 |
Key Highlights:
- Domantas Sabonis had a standout game for the Kings, leading in points (26), rebounds (11), and assists (7).
- Bennedict Mathurin shined for the Pacers, posting a game-high 31 points despite the loss.
- The Kings secured a decisive 133-122 victory.
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Leading players
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) is congratulated by guard De’Aaron Fox (5) (Image via Imagn)
| Statistic | Indiana Pacers | Value | Sacramento Kings | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Pascal Siakam | 20.1 | De’Aaron Fox | 26.2 |
| Rebounds | Pascal Siakam | 7.0 | Domantas Sabonis | 13.0 |
| Assists | Tyrese Haliburton | 8.7 | Domantas Sabonis | 6.2 |
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Moneyline and odds
– Moneyline: Pacers (+114) vs Kings (-135)
– Spread: Pacers (+2.5) vs Kings (-2.5)
– Total (O/U): Pacers -115 (0236.5) vs Kings -111 (u236.5)
(Note: Odds are correct at the time of writing and likely to change. Keep an eye out for the recent odds)
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Betting props
Tyrese Haliburton has an over/under of 18.5 points against the Sacramento Kings and is scoring 18.0 points a game on average this season. Given that he has scored 19 points or more in two of his previous three games, Haliburton is predicted to surpass 18.5 points, making it a wise wager.
The over/under for Pascal Siakam is set at 20.5 points, which is just higher than his season average of 20.1 points per game. Considering that Siakam has scored 21 points or more in each of his last three games, it seems wise to wager on “Spicy P” to surpass 20.5 points on Sunday.
Against the Indiana Pacers, De’Aaron Fox is expected to score more than 25.5 points. Fox has scored 26 points or more in his previous three games, averaging 26.3 points per game this season. This makes it simple and advantageous to wager on Fox to score at least 26 points.
Even though the Kings haven’t been as successful as he has been, Domantas Sabonis is still having an incredible season. This is a good wager because Sabonis is favoured to score at least 20 points on Sunday against his old side, which might lead to an even better showing.
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Prediction
Even though they just finished a three-game losing streak, the Sacramento Kings are predicted to win against the Indiana Pacers. De’Aaron Fox has been the focus of trade rumours prior to the deadline, which has increased the uncertainty. With the total predicted to exceed 236.5 points, the Pacers are predicted to win in an upset.
Our pick: Sacramento Kings
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Date, time, and venue
The match between the Wizards and the Kings will take place on December 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET. It will take place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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How to watch Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings: Streaming details and more
– Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)
– NBA League Pass: NBA TV. Free trial
– National TV: N/A
– Home TV: NBCSCA
– Away TV: FanDuel Sports Network – Indiana
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