Sacramento, CA –  Isaiah Thomas' layup in the closing seconds 98, at Power Balance Pavilion.

Thomas finished with 12 points, while Marcus Thornton had a team-high 25 and Tyreke Evans contributed 13 for the Kings, who kicked off a franchise record nine-game homestand by snapping a four-game losing streak.

Jarrett Jack scored 25 points, Trevor Ariza netted 20 and Chris Kaman had 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for New Orleans, which dropped its third straight game.