Ron Artest and Kevin Martin each scored 26 points, and the Kings spoiled former Coach Rick Adelman's return to Arco Arena by beating the Rockets 107-99.
The Kings took the lead for good with a strong third quarter and withstood a Tracy McGrady-led charge by Houston. McGrady scored 28 of his 40 points in the second half. It was the 44th game McGrady has scored 40 or more points, including the third time this season.