Pacers Rally Past Kings, Suns Edge Timberwolves, Spurs Top Pelicans in Overtime Thriller
Indiana Pacers Overcome Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double for Impressive Victory
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-105 on Monday night, overcoming a triple-double from Russell Westbrook and a 19-point deficit to secure their fourth win in six games. Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 28 points and a season-high 12 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam contributed 25 and 23 points, respectively.
We showed a lot of resilience, coming back from down 19,” Nembhard said. “It’s just big for us, especially at home.
– Andrew Nembhard, Indiana Pacers guard
Phoenix Suns Edge Minnesota Timberwolves for Narrow Victory
In Minnesota, the Phoenix Suns squeaked past the Timberwolves 108-105, as Mark Williams scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Collin Gillespie and Dillion Brooks added 19 and 18 points, respectively, for the Suns, who beat the Timberwolves by single digits for the second time this season.
The Timberwolves, whose five-game winning streak ended, were led by Anthony Edwards with 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting from the field. Julius Randle finished with 21 points.
San Antonio Spurs Edge New Orleans Pelicans in Overtime Thriller
In a thrilling overtime finish, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 135-132. Dylan Harper hit the decisive shot with 9.1 seconds left to secure his career-high 22 points, and visiting San Antonio erased a 20-point halftime deficit to emerge victorious.
Harrison Barnes led the Spurs with 24 points, while Stephon Castle scored 18 in his first game back after missing nine games with a hip injury. Derik Queen nearly achieved a triple-double for the Pelicans, scoring 33 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. Trey Murphy III added 32 points for New Orleans, which has lost seven straight games.
FAQs
- Which team has won the most games in a row? The Los Angeles Lakers have won six consecutive games.
- Which team has the longest losing streak? The Charlotte Hornets have lost seven straight games.
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