In the fourth, however, the Kings outscored the 76ers 39-23, shooting 74 percent while holding Philly to 36 percent and forcing five turnovers, resulting in eight Kings points.
Darren Collison shot a perfect 4-of-4 from the field, to lead the team in the fourth with 13 points, while Rudy Gay and DeMarcus Cousins combined for 16 points. In an exhilarating final few minutes, Quincy Acy made the defensive play of the night, blocking Jahlil Okafor’s go-ahead basked in the final minutes.
- Sacramento’s 17-point comeback tied a season-high for biggest lead overcome.
- Cousins’ 28-points, 12-rebound effort marked his 31st double-double this season.
- Rajon Rondo 15 assists marked the 36th game of the season in which the point guard has had 10 or more assists.
Boogie Off To All-Star Weekend
No. 15 will now head to Toronto, Canada to participate in All-Star Weekend festivities. It is the second trip as an All-Star for the Kings big man and he will also compete for the first time in Saturday night’s Skills Challenge.
The Kings will return from the All-Star break on Friday, February 19 to face the Denver Nuggets on Flashback Friday.
Heading into the fourth quarter, Sacramento trailed Philadelphia by a dozen points.