By George Devine, Sr.

The Pacers hosted the Kings, or more accurately roasted them, in a 116-92 romp. The home team led in every quarter excepting the third, when Sacramento outscored Indiana 29-27, including 19 from DeMarcus Cousins, and actually led for a brief while. But in the final frame, the Pacers had a 16-2 run early in the quarter and dominated, 30-18, coming up with their highest score of the season. With this game Indiana is the first team in the East to win 30, and Sacramento has now seen the end of their 3-game streak. It is the first game in a dozen where the Kings have scored under 100 points.

Cousins — player of the week in the western conference — had another night as high scorer for Sacramento, and his 31 points (12-21), combined with 13 rebounds, would seem to destine him for the All-Star Game. Rudy Gay fell below his usual pace with 12 points. Derrick Williams and Jimmie Fredette each had 9, with the latter contributing 4 assists.

Paul George had 31 points for Indiana, going 4-7 from beyond the 3-point line. David West had 16 points and 8 boards. Lance Stephenson scored 3; Roy Hibbert and C.J. Watson had 10 apiece.