The Sacramento Kings defeated the Indiana Pacers, 133-122, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday night.

The Kings (28-19) and Pacers (27-23) got off to a start befitting the offensive talent on either side, as Indiana emerged from the opening period with a 39-38 lead. However, Sacramento would turn the tide over the middle quarters, outscoring their hosts by a 61-49 margin in that span to take an 11-point advantage into the final 12 minutes. The Kings would then keep the home squad at a comfortable distance the rest of the way by matching them point for point throughout the fourth quarter.

Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with a 26-point, 12-rebound double-double that included seven assists and two steals. De'Aaron Fox supplied 25 points, three rebounds, three assists, six steals and two blocks. Malik Monk delivered 23 points, six assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block. Harrison Barnes registered 22 points, four boards, one assist, three steals and one block. Kevin Huerter totaled 15 points, six assists and five rebounds. Trey Lyles finished with 13 points and three rebounds.

Bennedict Mathurin paced the Pacers with 31 points, complementing them with five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Pascal Siakam compiled 22 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Buddy Hield posted 17 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Tyrese Haliburton supplied 14 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Isaiah Jackson furnished 10 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Kings remain on the road and visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night, while the Pacers visit the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening.