The Sacramento Kings (13 - 20) defeated the Phoenix Suns (12 - 24) 142 - 119 on Saturday. Two of the worst teams in the Western Conference combined to nearly short circuit the scoreboard in Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena. The Kings posted the highest scoring total by a team in a non - overtime contest this season, while the 261 total points scored were also a high - water mark for a game that ended in regulation. Sacramento ambushed the Suns from the opening tipoff, outscoring them 31 - 18 in the first period. However, Phoenix admirably battled back through the second quarter and early part of the third, to the extent that they were able to hold a four - point lead approximately six minutes after intermission. The Kings then blasted Phoenix 36 - 16 over the next seven minutes of play to carry a 16 - point advantage heading into the final quarter, a lead that had grown to 23 by game's end. The home team naturally had a stellar night offensively, shooting an incredible 61 percent from the field. They also demolished the short - handed Suns down low, outscoring them in the paint by a margin of 60 - 32. Phoenix, which amassed an outstanding point total in their own right, was led by Brandon Knight's 23 points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal. Rookie Devin Booker pitched in with a new career - high figure of 21 points, and added three assists, a rebound and four steals. In what is apparently a lost season for the Suns replete with injury concerns and disciplinary problems, Booker's development over the rest of the campaign figures to give Phoenix fans reasons for optimism. Another potential future centerpiece, T.J. Warren, followed up an outstanding 29 - point effort on New Year's Eve versus the Thunder with a 19 - point, five - rebound, four - assist effort. Three Suns reserves managed double - digit scoring, led by Mirza Teletovic's 13 points. Jon Leuer (11 points) and Ronnie Price (10 points) also made solid contributions from the bench, with the former apparently primed to return to his starting position at the four as early as Sunday after playing 17 minutes tonight. The Suns fell to 12 - 24 and currently reside in fourth place in the Western Conference's Pacific Division. They head to Los Angeles to face off against the Lakers on Sunday. The Kings had a smorgasbord of double - digit scorers, led by DeMarcus Cousins' 32 points on outstanding 11 of 15 shooting. The enigmatic big man also added nine rebounds, an assist and two steals. Darren Collison actually was the runner - up points - wise, managing 21 points, six assists and a pair of rebounds off the bench over a highly efficient 29 minutes. The forward tandem of Rudy Gay and Omri Casspi pitched in with 16 and 13 points, respectively, while Rajon Rondo put together a vintage performance that exemplifies what he can bring to the table when his game is hitting on all cylinders. The veteran point guard poured in 15 points, dished out 15 assists, and added six rebounds and a steal. Marco Belinelli was the other notable contributor in a reserve role, tallying 19 points, a pair of rebounds and a steal in just 21 minutes. Sacramento improved to 13 - 20 and remains entrenched in third place in the Western Conference's Pacific Division. They head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder on Monday night.
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