Eight days ago, Sacramento held a 21-point second half lead against the Wizards in Washington and was unable to close the game out.

On Sunday inside Sleep Train Arena, the Kings again pushed the lead to 20-plus.

This time, led by Rudy Gay (26 points, five rebounds and two assists), DeMarcus Cousins (20 points, seven rebounds and five assists) and Ben McLemore (17 second-half points) the Kings were able to run away in the rematch and secure the blowout victory, 109-86.

In doing so, the Kings could look to their defense and transition play. Sacramento held Washington to 36 2nd-half points, while limiting John Wall to nine points on 3-of-10 from the field and outscoring their opponent 26-16 in transition.

The victory was the team’s second-straight, making it the first back-to-back wins for Sacramento since late November.



Notes

Rudy notched his 43rd 20-point game of the season, including eighth-straight.

In return from injury, DeMarcus tallied his 40th 20-point game of the season.

Washington has now dropped 11 of its last 13 road contests.

McLemore ended the first half 0-for-3 from the field, but made 7-of-8 shots in the second half for 17 points.

Highlight: Gay to Williams

Highlight: Throwin’ it Down

Cousins to McLemore

2015 Baby Race Presented by Kaiser Permanente

In the deepest Baby Race field in Kings history, the team held its annual Baby Race with a whopping 13 competitors. Check out the compilation video and exhilarating finish below!



Kings Baby Race is happening TODAY at @SleepTrainArena! Check out a compilation of entries! #SacramentoProud

https://t.co/DE0z1UVnrK — Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) March 22, 2015

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