In a thrilling encounter on Monday night in Indianapolis, Andrew Nembhard showcased his skill by scoring 28 points and recording a season-high 12 assists, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 116-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Bennedict Mathurin contributed significantly with 25 points, and Pascal Siakam added 23, supporting the Pacers as they bounced back from a challenging start, winning four of their last six games after a rough 2-16 record. Despite losing a 19-point lead in the second half, the Pacers closed the game with a remarkable 19-4 run, with Nembhard netting 12 of those points.
On the Kings' side, Russell Westbrook achieved a triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists, marking his record-extending 207th and the fourth of this season, reaching this milestone before the end of the third quarter. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine chipped in with 20 and 16 points respectively, but Sacramento faced their fifth loss in six games.
In another clash, the Phoenix Suns narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105, with Mark Williams leading the Suns with 22 points and seven rebounds. Collin Gillespie added 19. Despite Anthony Edwards' impressive 40-point game for the Timberwolves, their five-game winning streak was halted. Julius Randle also contributed 21 points in the loss.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs triumphed over the New Orleans Pelicans in a tightly contested 135-132 game. Dylan Harper made the decisive shot with just 9.1 seconds remaining, capping a career-best 22-point performance. The Spurs initially led by 20 points at halftime, but the Pelicans rallied to take a brief lead in the final quarter. Harrison Barnes scored 24 for San Antonio, while Stephon Castle returned with 18 points after missing nine games. For New Orleans, Derik Queen recorded his inaugural triple-double with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, accompanied by Trey Murphy III's 32 points, but the Pelicans fell to their seventh consecutive defeat.
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