[Game] 30/82: Kings vs. Pacers 22 DEC 2024, 3pm PT/6pm ET

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Indiana Pacers 13-15 (5-11 Away) @ Sacramento Kings 13-16 (6-10 Home)
22 December 2024, 3pm PT/6pm ET
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California​

Game Preview:
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, Kings' Domantas Sabonis Face Former Teams (NBA.com)

Availability:
Broadcast: NBA League Pass (NBC Sports California)
Radio: Sactown Sports 1140 AM

Box Score (via ESPN.com)

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Injury Report (as of 2pm ET):
Pacers:
Ben Sheppard - QUESTIONABLE (oblique)
Aaron Nesmith- OUT (ankle)
Isaiah Jackson - OUT FOR SEASON (calf)
James Wiseman - OUT FOR SEASON (calf)


Kings:
Trey Lyles - QUESTIONABLE (calf)
Keegan Murray - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
Domantas Sabonis - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
Devin Carter - OUT (Shoulder)


Referee Assignments:
Mitchell Ervin (#27 - Crew Chief), Kevin Cutler (#34), Brandon Adair (#67). 32 years combined experience.



Mister Slim Says: Kings Fans are crashing out, and I hate to see it. I don't want to be all "old man yells at cloud," but I've been part of the Kings' online community since 1997, and Kings Fans used to be built different: losing never used to cause this level of angst or hysteria. Positive Dave is rolling over in his grave. It is what it is, I guess...

We need for the Kings to get it together tonight for the fandom's mental health. So, of course, we get a chance to relitigate The Trade™ as the Pacers visit the Eagle. Now, the Pacers are coached by Rick Carlisle, which means that they're 26th in the league in three-point attempts. On the other hand, they're 7th in the league in three-point percentage, and the Kings' defense is designed to "give" the offense three-pointers, so that doesn't bode well for the home team. Also, if you subscribe to conspiracy theories, crew chief Mitchell Ervin lists his favorite musical artist as Drake, so try not to be astonished if DeRozan doesn't get the calls.

 

[megapoxy]

There could be some players missing for the Kings.

https://twitter.com/statuses/1870900918138572840

 

[Caccia]

Next man up. I want to see Keon Ellis, Isaac Jones, Doug McDermott, and maybe Alex Len take it to the Pacers. Hey! They are all healthy.

 

[gunks]

Domas and Keegan might be out?!

I need to change my vote haha

 

[HndsmCelt]

Keegan, Domas and Trey all dressed and at shoot around

 

[Caccia]

Not sure if I am ready for this after yesterday's debacle, but....here I am.

Go Kings!!

 

[Kingz19]

The Disappointment Bowl

 

[Caccia]

Keegan, Domas and Trey all dressed and at shoot around

It was all a big fakeout. They are playing mind games with the visitors.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Turner alters a lot of shots

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Did Fox wife stop coming to games

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Did Fox wife stop coming to games

She's getting ready for Christmas

 

[Kingz19]

No foul there

 

[captain bill]

Refs getting work in early

 

[Joshyjosh31]

NBA refs suck everyone knows it and somehow every game it’s a surprise just how bad they are

 

[Caccia]

Our defense actually looks very good! The offense, a little creaky. Monk has two blocks, Fox a steal.

It reminds me of that old movie technique, "Day for Night."

 

[Caccia]

Our "sixth man" is still on the bench. The man with instant impact: Keon Ellis.

 

[Joshyjosh31]

Haliburton is a scrub the media carrying him to an all nba and team USA is wild

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

NBA refs suck everyone knows it and somehow every game it’s a surprise just how bad they are

It's pretty sad that most NCAA officiating crews are much much better than what the NBA now has

 

[Tetsujin]

Kings traditionally slow start meeting the Pacers sticking Tyrese on Fox for some reason resulting in the Kings managing to not go down by double digits in the first quarter for once.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

NBA refs suck everyone knows it and somehow every game it’s a surprise just how bad they are

You know what I've never heard, ever? I've never heard fans of any league, in any sport, say "We've got the best refs!"

 

[Tetsujin]

Tyrese (and Luka before him) just never bothering to develop as a defender is an indictment of Carlisle’s coaching staff.

 

[Caccia]

Did Fox's wife stop coming to games?

Maybe the team plays better without family right at courtside.

 

[dude12]

Once again, we are getting open 3 point looks and we can’t knock them down except Fox right now. Biggest reason we are losing but somehow it’s Mike Brown’s fault they can’t knock them down cause he’s a big meanie?

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Haliburton is a scrub the media carrying him to an all nba and team USA is wild

Before his injury last season, he was really good. Especially as a passer where he was the best assist guy in the league

 

[dude12]

Now Deebo not getting foul calls

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

They're playing Christina Aguilera's "Candyman" at a matinee game? Where the kids is at? Did they not bother listening to the lyrics?

 

[Caccia]

Six straight points for Domantas Sabonis. Keep 'em coming.

 

[GWD]

Our defense actually looks very good! The offense, a little creaky. Monk has two blocks, Fox a steal.

It reminds me of that old movie technique, "Day for Night."

Had to look it up. But it seems more like "The Crying Game".

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

Now Deebo not getting foul calls

Mitchell Ervin is a Drake fan.

That's not a joke: it's literally in his referee profile on NBA.com.

 

[GWD]

Once again, we are getting open 3 point looks and we can’t knock them down except Fox right now. Biggest reason we are losing but somehow it’s Mike Brown’s fault they can’t knock them down cause he’s a big meanie?

On a deeper level, yes.