Indiana Looks to End Road Losing Streak Against Sacramento

The Pacers and Kings face off in a battle of Western Conference cellar dwellers

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Indiana Pacers will look to snap a five-game road losing streak when they take on the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Pacers have struggled mightily on the road this season, going just 5-27 away from home. Meanwhile, the Kings have been one of the worst teams in the Western Conference, sitting at 15-50 on the year.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams near the bottom of their respective conferences, making it an important game for both squads as they look to build momentum and finish the season strong. The Pacers will be hoping to get back on track on the road, while the Kings will be aiming to pick up a rare home win against a fellow struggling opponent.

The details

The Kings have been one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league, hitting just 33.5% of their attempts from beyond the arc. The Pacers, on the other hand, have been allowing opponents to shoot 120.0 points per game, the most in the NBA. This game could come down to which team is able to take advantage of the other's weaknesses.

  • The teams last met on December 9, with the Pacers winning 116-105.
  • Tuesday's game will tip off at 10 p.m. EDT.

The players

Russell Westbrook

The veteran guard is averaging 15.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game for the Kings.

Andrew Nembhard

The second-year point guard is leading the Pacers in scoring at 17.1 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to get back on track on the road. This is a game we need to win if we want to build some momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.”

— Rick Carlisle, Head Coach, Indiana Pacers (Indianapolis Star)

What’s next

The Pacers will look to build on this game when they return home to face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

The takeaway

This matchup between two struggling teams presents an opportunity for both the Pacers and Kings to pick up a much-needed win and gain some confidence as they look to finish the season on a high note.