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 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Kevin Martin found the perfect cure for his offensive struggles — Indiana's suddenly porous defense. Martin scored 35 points to help the Sacramento Kings beat the Indiana Pacers 110-93 without Ron Artest on Sunday night.
Artest was a no-show against his former team for personal reasons, a team spokesman said without elaborating. Indiana fans disliked Artest for his role in the brawl between Pacers players and Pistons fans two seasons ago and for his public trade request last season.
Thanks to Martin, the Kings didn't need him. Martin scored 27 points in the second half to help the Kings overcome a 50-47 halftime deficit. The scoring outburst came one game after Martin, Sacramento's leading scorer, was held to two points against New Jersey.
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