The Indiana Pacers defeated the Sacramento Kings, 107-104, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.

The Pacers (25-29) moved to 17-11 at home with the win, while the Kings (29-22) fell to 13-11 on the road in a game where the visitors reacted late and couldn’t complete the comeback. The opening quarter was tight and neither team dominated as Indiana jumped out to a 28-27 lead, but the Pacers would pull away for good in the second quarter after outscoring Sacramento by a 32-21 score. The Kings showed signs of making a potential comeback in the third and won the quarter by a 32-27 score, and they kept the momentum going in the final 12 minutes as well. Unfortunately for them, the 24-20 score in the final 12 minutes wasn’t enough, and the Pacers came away with a win despite the Kings’ late attempts of mounting what would’ve been a huge comeback.

Buddy Hield starred for the Pacers in this one and finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals, while Tyrese Haliburton ended up with 10 points, nine assists, four boards and three steals. Myles Turner had 14 points and 13 rebounds while adding four blocks, and Aaron Nesmith finished with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Harrison Barnes had 23 points and five rebounds for Sacramento, while Domantas Sabonis finished with 15 points, 16 rebounds and six assists. Kevin Huerter looked good as well and posted 16 points to go along with three rebounds, three assists and four steals. Terence Davis notched 15 points, four boards and three assists, and Malik Monk notched 12 points, five rebounds and five assists off the bench.