Pacers Lose 10th Straight Despite Nesmith's Career Night

Indiana falls to Sacramento despite a 24-point first half from Aaron Nesmith.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Indiana Pacers lost their 10th consecutive game, falling 114-109 to the Sacramento Kings despite a career-high 24 points from Aaron Nesmith in the first half. The Pacers built a 17-point lead by halftime, but the Kings stormed back in the second half, led by a 22-point fourth quarter from Devin Carter to complete the comeback. Obi Toppin made his return from injury, scoring 17 points in 15 minutes of action.

Why it matters

The Pacers' losing streak highlights their struggles this season as they focus on player development and draft positioning. The loss to the Kings, another team near the bottom of the standings, underscores Indiana's difficulties in closing out games and maintaining leads.

The details

The Pacers jumped out to an early lead, going up by 17 points at halftime. However, the Kings stormed back in the second half, led by a 22-point fourth quarter from Devin Carter to complete the comeback victory. Aaron Nesmith had a career-high 24 points in the first half, but the Pacers' offense stalled in the second half, allowing the Kings to rally.

  • The Pacers and Kings faced off on March 10, 2026 in Sacramento.
  • Indiana built a 17-point lead by halftime.

The players

Aaron Nesmith

A Pacers guard who had a career-high 24 points in the first half of the game.

Devin Carter

A Kings guard who scored 22 points in the fourth quarter to lead Sacramento's comeback.

Obi Toppin

A Pacers forward who made his return from injury, scoring 17 points in 15 minutes of action.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone have a definition of soon? We're all in the NBA. There are great possibilities looming all the time.”

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

What’s next

The Pacers will return home for a back-to-back set on Thursday and Friday against the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks.

The takeaway

The Pacers' 10th straight loss highlights their struggles this season, but the team remains focused on player development and draft positioning. Nesmith's career night and Toppin's return provide some bright spots, though the team still has work to do to end their skid.