Tyreke Evans also had a big second half, and finished the game with a classic 'Reke line: 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists. He also switched onto Anthony Parker and Ramon Sessions when needed in the second half — each had shredded Beno Udrih for a while in the first — and did a good job defensively. As a team, the Kings tightened the screws in the second half, holding the Cavaliers to 37 points. Of course, given how loose Sacramento's defensive screws were in the first half, it looked even more dramatic in action.

Cousins, Carl Landry and Jason Thompson also stayed out of foul trouble, with Cousins and Landry finishing with three apiece and Thompson tallying just one. There's an asterisk on Thompson's line, though, as J.T. didn't play in the second half and had a near-career low 12 minutes on the night. (J.T. played 11 minutes twice early in his rookie season.)

Speaking of short minutes: Donte Greene didn't take off his warm-ups until there were only 5.9 seconds remaining. Westphal sent Greene (who started the season opener) and Antoine Wright (who hadn't played all season) into the game for defensive purposes. On the possession, a Cavs in-bound in the halfcourt with the Kings up three, Sacramento ended up fouling intentionally. It has been a tremendous and quick fall from grace for Greene since being named the opening night starter late during preseason.

Beno Udrih had a remarkable and quiet 11 assists. Francisco Garcia finally quieted down, with four points and four rebounds in 16 minutes.

But the story was Casspi, who has seemingly sewn up not only the starting small forward spot (for now), but the potential to be the third titan of the future with Evans and Cousins. There's a long way to go before Casspi is anointed or confirmed as a star on this team, but tonight's game in Cleveland was a fantastic statement.