Pacers vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Okay, who had Jalen Hood-Schifino leading Indiana with 12 and Pete Nance leading UNC with 9?
No one. – 9:56 PM

back at it.
@mybonney Tunnel Cam pic.twitter.com/NE0IZdQ9Il – 9:56 PM

Tyrese Haliburton catching up with his friend Reece.💙
the two have stayed in contact since they first met in January, as Reece continues to battle a rare autoimmune disease. pic.twitter.com/P8tUkFnBwM – 9:53 PM

Tonight’s Starting Lineup

👑 @De’Aaron Fox

👑 @Kevin Huerter

👑 @Harrison Barnes

👑 @Keegan Murray

👑 @Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/09VjJ5JWZ1 – 9:51 PM

“He’s a guy that’s really knowledgeable about the game and can teach it, really like no other.”
Coach Brown reflects on his relationship with Rick Carlisle, who hired him as an associate head coach before the 2003-04 season 👑 pic.twitter.com/U4375iqxqq – 9:48 PM

Andrew Nembhard back in the starting lineup for the Pacers tonight. Aaron Nesmith back to the bench. – 9:43 PM

“Not only is this guy top assistant material, he’s head coaching material.”
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle tells the story behind his hiring of Mike Brown as associate head coach of the Pacers for the 2003-04 season 👑 pic.twitter.com/O1Jdw9DpGz – 9:43 PM

“Not only is this guy top assistance material, he’s head coaching material.”
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle tells the story behind his hiring of Mike Brown as associate head coach of the Pacers for the 2003-04 season 👑 pic.twitter.com/poVxwXvFe6 – 9:42 PM

first five for us. pic.twitter.com/krUueXLdgo – 9:39 PM

“He’s a guy that’s really knowledgeable about the game and can teach it, really like no other.”
Coach Brown reflects on his relationship with Rich Carlisle, who hired him as an associate head coach before the 2003-04 season 👑 pic.twitter.com/Q1hocdFdAy – 9:34 PM

Tyrese Haliburton is a popular man in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/HbG8sIM79T – 9:27 PM

Kings jerseys, Pacers jerseys, Tyrese Haliburton signed them all. pic.twitter.com/vjy4Cgu3BL – 9:26 PM

ready to go.
@Tyrese Haliburton | #BoomBaby pic.twitter.com/a6ZuLceZ7n – 9:26 PM

Buddy Hield back in Sacramento and making time for the fans before tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/YBOlftkdsu – 9:21 PM

back in Sac. pic.twitter.com/QvXv6L3RyI – 9:20 PM

Injury Report for tonight’s game against the Kings:
Chris Duarte – Out (left ankle sprain)
Daniel Theis – Out (right knee) pic.twitter.com/efS3urY5rO – 9:17 PM

Tyrese Haliburton back inside Golden 1 Center for the first time since the trade to the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/0jrvz25R7R – 9:16 PM

Tyrese Haliburton from deep in pregame warmups in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/bXesNXKoOm – 9:16 PM

Tyrese Haliburton’s family is here. His dad just waved to 5 different groups of fans all wearing Haliburton jerseys. – 9:08 PM

Buddy Hield signing autographs following a lengthy pregame warmup ahead of tonight’s Kings-Pacers game. pic.twitter.com/4BwxgODVXq – 9:00 PM

Tyrese Haliburton has come out to get loose for tonight’s Kings-Pacers game. pic.twitter.com/bLi4bRQO80 – 8:58 PM

Buddy Hield – also popular guy: pic.twitter.com/UznS9qx5lJ – 8:56 PM

If you have 20 minutes or so …. Indiana in town and top-5 songs to welcome Tyrese back #tbpn podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rul… – 8:56 PM

On the road to scout the game of the night, UNC at Indiana. pic.twitter.com/KyJCv7o2jT – 8:54 PM

last drip of the month 💧

@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/r6RX4Wlhgi – 8:52 PM

Chavano Rainer Hield back in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/AHNpfvQ7Bq – 8:47 PM

Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown is so adamant that Malik Monk gets consideration for NBA 6th Man of the Year, he’s even wearing socks these days to support.
He was then asked 4 questions about his 6th man’s start to the season @Malik Monk pic.twitter.com/Hg34QvwVv9 – 8:41 PM

Coach Brown: Malik Monk should get some consideration for Sixth Man of the Year.
@Marc J. Spears: Only if you wear socks 😅
Coach Brown pic.twitter.com/iNCTgGnTkK – 8:36 PM

Players shooting 36%+ on 8+ 3s this season:
Steph Curry
Anfernee Simons
Buddy Hield
Klay Thompson
Donovan Mitchell
Fred VanVleet
Desmond Bane
Malik Beasley
Keldon Johnson – 8:30 PM

Kings head coach Mike Brown on Tyrese Haliburton: “He’s an extremely hard worker and he’s focused on getting better at his craft…his upside is going to be extremely, extremely high.” – 8:25 PM

Kings head coach Mike Brown says three times that Malik Monk should be considered for the 6th Man of the Year award. – 8:18 PM

Kings coach Mike Brown starts his postgame news conference by saying, three or four times, that Malik Monk should get some consideration for Sixth Man of the Year. – 8:18 PM

Chris Duarte, who has been out since November 4, getting some shots up before Pacers-Kings: pic.twitter.com/Zvt5VjZSLE – 8:00 PM

the stage is set for tonight’s showdown in Sacramento.📹 pic.twitter.com/SazYaq0vKr – 7:38 PM

the new rookie of the year.🥹
@Bennedict Mathurin is calling it… @Andrew Nembhard for rookie of the year. pic.twitter.com/hp1X2r32Iv – 6:48 PM

Ahead of Pacers-Kings tonight, and the return of Haliburton and Hield to Sacramento, my feature on their influence and how they’ve brought joy to the team.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/haliburton-h… – 6:36 PM

Load Mismanagement is LIVE @Underdog__NBA w/@jphanned
– Colossal 13 game slates
Point God (Haliburton) returns to SAC
– Giannis in MSG
– East Finals rematch
– Breaking lineup news across the league
– Picks, Q&A
NBA Closing Bell, now through tipoff!
📺 https://t.co/VY6bDqzTk0 pic.twitter.com/BpZfbDEf3V – 6:32 PM

Anyone ever seen Andrew Nembhard hit a 3 from this area? pic.twitter.com/Ytg2WRATcp – 6:24 PM

I will be on the G1C concourse by the main entrance for 15 minutes today at 5:30 to interview Kings fans about tonight’s game for ABC 10. If you’d like to be a part of the interviews, come early! Looking forward to chatting with you. – 6:04 PM

gamenight prep.🏀 pic.twitter.com/50Ntt71WGT – 5:45 PM

Domantas Sabonis talks about facing his old Pacers team for the first time in Sacramento since last February’s trade from Indiana & evaluates the trade for both sides. pic.twitter.com/yuUYuL9kkL – 5:40 PM

Reminder: The Pacers vs Kings game tonight doesn’t decide the winner of the Haliburton/Sabonis trade.
Unless the Kings win. Then they absolutely won the trade. – 5:31 PM

Before the return of Tyrese Haliburton, we’ve got the full episode of ‘Please Don’t Aggregate This’ with @Anthony Slater up now on @getcallinApply, Spotify.
Good conversation on Sacramento, some sneaky Warriors stuff, a little trade chatter and more: callin.com/link/uJMiqcZcRi – 5:19 PM

There are a million obvious storylines for tonight’s Kings vs Pacers game. I’ll submit another:
Tonight is a big game for De’Aaron Fox. Not only the “Fox over Haliburton” aspect, Fox has been struggling while the team is on this losing streak. The Kings need him to bounce back. – 4:55 PM

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (non-COVID illness) has been ruled out again for tonight’s game against the Indiana Pacers.
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:32 PM

Buddy Hield on making his first return to Sacramento since the trade to Indiana last February. Talks about the growth of Tyrese Haliburton & any emotions in returning to play in front of Kings fans again pic.twitter.com/97oV5XvXDT – 4:05 PM