It was a team effort.
The Kings were quite obliging to the Suns by missing 14 FT's, turning the ball over 16 times, and reverting to their patented madador defense in the second half, but I really can not explain how the Suns still shot 17 more field goals then the Kings. For one thing, the Suns did not waste much time in shooting the ball in the second half, while Lurker's play-by-play analysis pretty much indicates that the Kings fell in love with a half-court offense that was too deliberate and time-consuming.
The one thing the Kings have had in common before and after Artest's arrival has been their tendency to give up if the other team starts a run. Before Artest came, though, it was much, much worse. Now, at least, they make a harder effort in the next game after disgracing themselves (Like the debacle in Dallas followed by winning in San Antonio).
Most teams would stop doing what is not working and go back to ball-movement and steadier defense to slow down the opponent. The Kings prefer to continue doing what is not working on offense, and prefer to just yell out "oh, yeah, well let's see if you can make that shot again!" on defense.
I have to admit, the Kings ARE arrogant.