Kings Teams Suffer Late Collapses in NBA and NHL

The Indiana Pacers narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings 111-109, with a late-game surge led by Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam, overcoming a 16-point deficit and sealing the win with crucial three-pointers. Aaron Nesmith and Obi Toppin contributed significantly to the Pacers' comeback, while the Kings struggled despite strong performances from DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis. Sacramento's downfall was attributed to poor defense against three-pointers and a lack of bench scoring, highlighted by Malik Monk's off-night. Meanwhile, in NHL action, the Los Angeles Kings lost 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs, breaking their unbeaten home streak against playoff contenders. Toronto's John Tavares and Auston Matthews played pivotal roles in the victory, with Tavares extending his scoring streak. Both basketball and hockey Kings teams experienced late collapses, underscoring defensive vulnerabilities as a recurring theme.