- Matchup: Sacramento Kings vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: Peacock
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Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set to host the Indiana Pacers (4-18) as they challenge the Sacramento Kings (5-17) this Monday.
The Kings recently faced the Rockets and suffered a defeat, ending with a score of 121-95. Sacramento recorded 17 personal fouls, while Houston accumulated 10. From beyond the arc, the Kings made 5 of their 16 attempts. Houston shot impressively at the free-throw line, making 20 out of 24 attempts for an 83.3% success rate. Houston also dominated on the boards with a total of 62 rebounds (17 offensive, 45 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks. They tallied 24 assists and made 10 steals. On defense, Sacramento allowed its opponent to shoot 52.7% from the field, resulting in 48 out of 91 shots finding the net. The Kings managed to distribute 21 assists while forcing 18 turnovers and achieving 10 steals. They grabbed 32 rebounds, with 12 coming on the offensive end. At the line, Sacramento converted 5 out of 10 shots, translating to a 50.0% rate. The Kings finished the game shooting 41.2% from the field (40 of 97) and 29.4% from 3-point range (10 of 34).
Key player Malik Monk significantly impacted the outcome, scoring 25 points on 10 of 19 shooting. He logged 30 minutes on the court, pulling down 3 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists, boasting a field goal percentage of 52.6%.
The Kings enter this game with a 5-17 record. They average 111.0 points per game (28th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 46.3%. Sacramento shoots 35.2% from beyond the arc (240 of 682) and 75.6% from the charity stripe. As a team, they secure an average of 39.3 rebounds per game and have achieved 566 assists so far this season, placing them 17th in the NBA. They turn the ball over an average of 13.9 times nightly and commit 20.5 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Kings force 15.2 turnovers per game while averaging 19.6 fouls. Opponents shoot 35.1% from 3-point range, and Sacramento ranks 27th in points allowed per game (122.8). The Kings permit a field goal percentage of 50.0% (988 of 1,975), conceding an average of 47.4 rebounds per game. They rank 28th in assists allowed, with a total of 634 on the season.
In their last outing, the Pacers were defeated 135-120 by the Nuggets. They gathered a total of 38 rebounds (30 defensive, 8 offensive) and committed 12 turnovers, while securing 6 steals. The Nuggets committed 21 fouls, giving the Pacers 29 free-throw attempts; Indiana converted 23 of these for a 79.3% success rate. From the 3-point line, Indiana sank 13 of 28 shots (46.4%). Overall, the Pacers shot 42 of 81 from the field, achieving 51.9% shooting. In contrast, they allowed the Nuggets to shoot 49 of 83, resulting in a shooting percentage of 59.0% for Denver, alongside 60.7% from 3-point territory (17 of 28) and 20 of 26 from the free-throw line (76.9%). The Pacers allowed the Nuggets to grab 38 total rebounds (5 offensive).
Pascal Siakam was instrumental for the Pacers in this matchup, converting 7 of 16 attempts (43.8% shooting), grabbing 3 rebounds, and accumulating 23 points in 34 minutes played while adding 4 assists.
Indiana’s record stands at 4-18 this season. Offensively, they shoot 43.0% from the field, ranking last in the league. On the season, Indiana has scored 2,434 points (110.6 per game) while pulling down 44.5 rebounds on average. Their assist rate is 23.4 per game (30th in the NBA), and they turn the ball over 14.4 times per game. The Pacers commit 23.3 personal fouls on average and shoot 76.9% from the free-throw line.
On defense, Indiana ranks 24th in points allowed per game (120.1). They force 13.8 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 47.9% from the field (22nd in the league). The Pacers allow 33.2% shooting from beyond the arc (256 of 770) and concede 76.5% conversion efficiency at the free-throw line. They give up 25.1 assists and 47.2 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 26th in those categories.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Sacramento
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