Cousins has 36 points and 16 rebounds as Kings beat Lakers 112-93
DeMarcus Cousins had 36 points (20 in the paint) and 16 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-93.
The Kings took control with a 19-3 run in the fourth quarter and led by as many as 20.
Rajon Rondo had 11 points (6 in the paint) and 17 assists. Rondo assisted on 7 of Cousins’ 13 baskets, 2 of them in the fourth quarter.
For the Lakers, Brandon Bass had 18 points and 3 blocks off the bench.
The Kings shot 48.3% from the field and 30.0% from 3 to the Lakers’ 35.6% and 16.0%. They outscored the Lakers 26-7 on the fast break. The Kings outscored the Lakers 25-8 in 8 minutes with Gay, Rondo, Collison, Casspi and Cousins on the floor together.