December 10th - The Pacers defeated the Kings 116-105. Nembuhard led the team with 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Mathelin contributed 25 points and Siakam added 23. For the Kings, Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 14 assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent the team's loss.

At the start of the game, the Pacers, led by Mathelin, went on a run and extended their lead to double digits. Mathelin scored 11 points in the first quarter, helping the team finish the quarter with a 35-23 lead. In the second quarter, the Kings narrowed the gap to 6 points, but Nembhardt and Siakam stabilized the situation and extended the lead again. At halftime, the Pacers led 66-51.

After switching sides, the Pacers extended their lead to 19 points. However, the Kings did not give up, with Westbrook and DeRozan launching a counterattack, narrowing the gap to 4 points, and ending the third quarter with a 92-88 lead. Entering the final quarter, the Pacers rallied again, extending their lead to double digits. The Kings attempted to close the gap, but Nembhardt scored 12 points in the quarter , completely extinguishing the Kings' hopes of a comeback. Ultimately, the Pacers secured a 116-105 victory.

Kings player stats

Russell Westbrook had 24 points, 13 rebounds , and 14 assists; DeMar DeRozan had 20 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Zach LaVine had 16 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Reno had 13 points , 8 rebounds , and 3 assists ; Achiuwa had 11 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Murray had 8 points , 10 rebounds , and 2 assists; Clifford had 7 points and 2 rebounds; Eubanks had 3 points and 1 rebound; Ellis had 3 points and 1 rebound .

Pacers player data

Nembuhad 28 points , 4 rebounds, 12 assists; Mathelin 25 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Siakam 23 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Walker 12 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Huff 8 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists; Matthews 7 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist; Thompson 6 points, 5 rebounds; McConnell 4 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Fuffy 3 points, 2 rebounds