NBA 2025: Andrew Nembhard’s Magical Performances Powers Indian Pacers Towards 9 Point Win Over Sacramento Kings

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-105, powered by a sensational performance from Andrew Nembhard. He led the Pacers with 28 points and a season-high 12 assists, alongside strong scoring from Bennedict Mathurin (25 points) and Pascal Siakam (23 points). The Kings, despite a late 11-0 run that briefly gave them the lead, couldn't contain the Pacers' surge in the final minutes. Kings guard Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 14 assists, and 13 rebounds in the losing effort.

Updated on: 9 December 2025 1:18 pm

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Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford, left, and Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Kings vs Pacers NBA 2025 photo-Pascal Siakam

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots while being defended by Sacramento Kings guard Zach Lavine (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) drives along the baseline while being defended by Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Kings vs Pacers NBA 2025 photo-Demar Derozan

Sacramento Kings guard Demar Derozan (10) shoots while being defended by Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) brings the ball up court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray makes a pass out to a teammate during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Doug McSchooler

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Kings vs Pacers NBA 2025 photo-Russell Westbrook

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) reacts after making contact with the defense of Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker en route to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) makes a pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Kings vs Pacers NBA 2025 photo-Maxime Raynaud

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) reaches for a shot by Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler

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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook reacts after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. | Photo: AP/Doug McSchooler