DeMarcus Cousins scored 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Kings to a surprising win over the Clippers, while the Knicks and Warriors picked up important victories.
Hornets lose after bogus 5-second call

Via MSGHere’s the play in real time, where it looks a little closer to five seconds than the one with announcer Mike Breen counting. But it still appears that Williams released the ball before the referee’s fifth finger comes up.
Read Article >Kidd-Gilchrist has rib contusion after hard fall

Jim O’Connor-USA TODAY SportsCharlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a rib contusion after falling hard on his right shoulder fighting for a rebound against Shane Larkin during the first quarter of his team’s game against the Knicks, the team announced.
Kidd-Gilchrist had left the game to get a CT scan, according to Hornets sideline reporter Stephanie Ready.
Read Article >Kings player distracts J.J. Redick from bench


This appears to be Sacramento Kings reserve Ryan Hollins shouting at a wide-open J.J. Redick from the bench on a pivotal wide-open three that would have given the Clippers the lead with just over two minutes remaining. The Kings broadcasters noted that Redick almost never misses that shot. Perhaps Hollins’ yelling was why.
We point this out for a couple reasons:
Read Article >Someone on the Knicks yelled ‘OH S***’
We’re assuming it’s J.R. Smith that was caught saying “OH S***” because he committed the turnover that left Gary Neal this open for a three. Just a guess, though.
Read Article >Josh McRoberts ripped his jersey in half


Josh McRoberts was really upset on Sunday night. Perhaps he was a little too upset. Either that or he decided to be Hulk Hogan for Halloween and wanted to make sure everyone saw his costume on a really bright stage. That’s probably not accurate.
Poor guy immediately regretted his decision.
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