Nov 7, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts after scoring against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at US Airways Center. The Kings won 114-112 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
The Friendly Bounce crew is back with another RTOE on the second week of NBA action.
What was your favorite thing DeMarcus Cousins did this week?
Jack Maloney (@jackhaveitall): No question it was him holding back Mike Malone from getting a technical in their double-overtime win against the Suns. That showed so much maturity and growth from the big man, who has been spectacular this year.
Chris Barnewall (@ChrisBarnewall): It’s him holding back his coach, Mike Malone, in a landslide. Not only has he yet to receive a tech this season, he won’t even let his teammates or coaches get one. That’s going above and beyond the goals he has set for himself this year.
Matt Cianfrone (@Matt_Cianfrone):You guys nailed it. Cousins being mature enough to hold back Malone is terrific. It really seems to be a new, more mature DeMarcus Cousins we are seeing and that is the best example. Â Â
Answer Matt’s question: Â
Jack: The one on the left is much, much scarier, because that is real.
Chris: The one on the right because the things you people do with Photoshop should be illegal.
Matt: The one on the left. People doing that has always creeped me out more than it probably should.
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Who had the better buzzer beater? Gordon Hayward or Lance Stephenson?Â
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00e2bpnFo6M
Jack: I have to say Gordon Hayward. First you have the huge upset factor with Hayward’s shot beating the Cavs. Plus, you have to take into account the fact that Hayward’s was a pure swish, while Lance’s shot banked in from the top of the key.
Chris: I’m gonna go with Stephenson. It came at the end of Double OT in a horribly officiated game, was from wayyyyyy deep, and he passed off a wide open Gary Neal to shoot it. Oh, he also banked it in. How many buzzer beating bank shots do you get to see?
Matt: Stephenson. Just for the reaction of this old lady.
Name as many Philadelphia 76ers as you can off the top of your head right now, go:
Jack:Â Nerlens Noel, Alexey Shved, Tony Wroten, K.J. McDaniels, Michael Carter-Williams, Joel Embiid, Arnett Moultrie? (Answer: nope, he is on the Knicks now.)
Chris:Â Nerlens Noel, Joel Embiid, Tony Wroten, Henry Sims, Hollis Thompson, K.J. McDaniels, Michael Carter-Williams, Jason Richardson, the guy from Clerks, and [insert 2nd round pick here]
Matt:Â Tony Wroten, Hollis Thompson, Brandon Davies, K.J. McDaniels, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Nerlens Noel, Michael Carter-Williams, Joel Embiid.
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