CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ DeMarcus Cousins hit a layup with 14.3 seconds left, then made one of two free throws in the final second to secure a 109-106 Sacramento Kings victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
The Hornets had a chance for a go-ahead 3-pointer by Frank Kaminsky in the final few seconds, but his shot never reached the rim.
The Hornets fell to 23-25, losing their fourth consecutive game.
Cousins finished with 35 points and 18 rebounds. The Kings improved to 19-28.
The Hornets got 26 points from point guard Kemba Walker, who did not score in the fourth quarter.
