Bennedict Mathurin’s 25-point effort propelled the short-handed Indiana Pacers (24-17) to a hard-fought 126-121 victory against the Sacramento Kings (23-18) on Thursday night.
Facing the absence of key players, including newly acquired forward Pascal Siakam and the sidelined Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers showcased their depth and determination.
Despite missing several players, the Pacers found contributions from T.J. McConnell, who scored 20 points and dished out 10 assists, and Myles Turner, who contributed 18 points.
