The Sacramento Kings (20 - 23) defeated the Indiana Pacers (23 - 20) 108 - 97 at Sleep Train Arena on Saturday. DeMarcus Cousins put on a show in front of the home crowd and went off for 48 points, which set a new career high for the Kings big man. All 48 points were needed in the win, as the Pacers kept threatening until the last six minutes of regulation. Sacramento stretched a six point lead to 10 points midway through the fourth quarter after Cousins drained a midrange jumper and followed up with a cutting layup. The Kings center added 13 rebounds and two assists on 17 - of - 29 shooting in 39 minutes. Cousins scoring outburst overshadowed an equally impressive performance from Rajon Rondo, who completed another triple - double on 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Darren Collison added clutch baskets down the stretch, adding 11 points, which tled the bench in scoring. Willie Cauley-Stein played well alongside Cousins and although he was not needed to pitch in on the offensive end, he did grab 12 rebounds starting at the center position. The Kings accomplished this without starter Rudy Gay (heel), who did not suit up for the game. Sacramento will host the Charlotte Hornets (21 - 23) on Monday. The Pacers trailed the entirety of the game and were unable to stop DeMarcus Cousins from wreaking havoc from both the midrange and the paint. Paul George tried to shoot the Pacers back into contention in the second half, but it was enough to dent the Kings lead. George finished with 34 points, four rebounds and one assist on 9 - of - 20 shooting in 34 minutes. Jordan Hill pitched in 17 points, while no other starter was able to crack double figures. George Hill did not start, but did come off the bench after missing the past three games, and added 8 points in four assists in 32 minutes. Myles Turner turned one of the more rounded out performances after blocking five shots, to go along with 11 points and six rebounds. Indiana will look to bounce back when they host the Los Angeles Clippers (28 - 15) on Tuesday.
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