He also finished with four assists, three rebounds, and two blocks including a bigtime chasedown.Bennedict Mathurin was fired up tonight 🔥
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 19, 2024
25 PTS | 4 AST | 3 REB | 2 BLK
17-3 when he scores 15+ points this season. pic.twitter.com/lt58LbDerc
Bennedict Mathurin with a huge chasedown block 🚫 pic.twitter.com/ssMry3GRVx
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 19, 2024
Indiana and Sacramento both entered the match coming from losing streaks. The Kings obviously had an advantage though since the Pacers had four bodies down, including their top scorer, All-Star Tyrese Haliburton.
While the Kings' top scorers remained consistent, the Pacers took control of the pace and built a 70-57 lead by halftime. Sacramento was able to trim down Indiana’s lead late in the fourth, with Kevin Huerter catching fire and hitting seven straight points.
With only 32 seconds left in the clock, De’Aaron Fox missed the possible game-tying three, while Malik Monk got the offensive rebound and was fouled and sent to the line.
Monk missed both free throws.
T.J. McConnell also stepped up for the Pacers with his 20 points and 10 assists. Myles Turn helped out with 18 points, while Jalen Smith chipped in 17 markers and 13 boards.
Huerter finished with a career-high 31 points, while Murray had 27 points in the Sacramento loss. Domantas Sabonis recorded another triple-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Indiana improved to 24-17, tying with Miami for sixth to seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Sacramento dropped 23-18 and is ranked seventh in the West, just behind Dallas.
Expect more from Indy as newly acquired Pascal Siakam started getting the work in after the trade from the Toronto Raptors.
day one, workout done 😮?💨 pic.twitter.com/JxuAGAd4tM
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 19, 2024
Scoreboard
Bulls 116, Raptors 110
Knicks 113, Wizards 109
Thunder 134, Jazz 129
Pacers 126, Kings 121
Timberwolves 118, Grizzlies 103
