Kings 105, Raptors 96
Kings 105 Raptors 96: DeMarcus Cousins scored a season-high 31 points and matched his personal-best with 20 rebounds as visiting Sacramento dominated the third quarter en route to its sixth win in nine games.
Cousins posted his fifth straight double-double following a two-game suspension for his confrontation with coach Keith Smart. He also recorded his third career 30-point game while shooting 11-of-18.
John Salmons added 20 points and Jason Thompson chipped in 14 for the Kings, who posted consecutive road victories for the first time since March 2011. Sacramento outscored Toronto 28-10 in the third quarter and held a commanding 52-32 advantage in the paint.
Reserve Kyle Lowry's 24 points led Toronto, which lost for just the second time in 10 games and had a five-game home winning streak snapped. Fellow backup Alan Anderson added 20 points while DeMar DeRozan shot 3-of-11 and had 14 points.
The Kings began their domination by scoring the final eight points of the first half for a 54-53 halftime lead. Cousins and Thompson combined for 10 points as Sacramento scored the first 12 of the second half and 20 of the first 24 before taking an 82-63 edge into the fourth quarter.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Cousins had 20 rebounds for the third time. The other instances were April 7, 2012, in Los Angeles against the Clippers and Feb. 4, 2012, against Golden State. ... Sacramento G Marcus Thornton missed his third straight game with a sprained left ankle. ... Toronto's Linas Kleiza sat out for the third straight game with a sore right knee. Neither team distinguished itself from the free throw line as Sacramento shot 21-of-30 while Toronto was 25-of-37.