BBNBA: DeMarcus Cousins vs. Anthony Davis

Last night was a busy one for Kentucky’s players in the NBA, with eleven Cats in action. Both Anthony Davis and Eric Bledsoe scored 30+, but as you’ll see, the main event of the night was Davis’ duel with DeMarcus Cousins.

Karl Towns, Timberwolves (119-110 loss to the Nets)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
32	8-15	1-4	4-4	4	3	7	4	0	1	3	5	-15	21

Towns’ 21 point night included this huge dunk over Brook Lopez:

Mercy.

Jamal Murray, Nuggets (108-107 loss to the Grizzlies)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
17	4-7	2-4	0-0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	-3	10

After a bizarrely cold start to the season, Murray is back on track, hitting two threes in last night’s loss to the Grizzlies:

Jamal Murray – "The Blue Arrow from the corner." #BBN #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/N7lILT7VLO

— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) November 9, 2016

Andrew Harrison, Grizzlies (108-107 win over the Nuggets)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
26	3-6	2-4	2-2	0	3	3	6	4	1	3	5	+3	10

On the other side of the ball, Andrew had 10 points, including this three over Jamal Murray:

Andrew Harrison buries the 3 pointer over Jamal Murray. #BBN #Grizzlies pic.twitter.com/G3RTNkSnCz

— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) November 9, 2016

Eric Bledsoe, Suns (124-121 loss to the Trail Blazers)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
31	9-13	2-3	11-12	0	4	4	4	0	0	2	3	-15	31

Bledsoe was ridiculously efficient last night, scoring 31 points in 31 minutes in the Suns’ loss, including an impressive 11-12 from the free throw line:

It’s all about EFFICIENCY! @EBled2 put up 31 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3PT, 11/12 FT) with 4a/4r last night. #NBAFantasy pic.twitter.com/Xr4N7D1bC2

– NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) November 9, 2016

Devin Booker, Suns (124-121 loss to the Trail Blazers)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
31	8-18	2-6	5-5	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	-9	23

After becoming the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 38 points in back-to-back games, Booker had 23 last night.

Brandon Knight, Suns (124-121 loss to the Trail Blazers)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
19	5-10	1-3	0-0	0	4	4	6	1	0	5	2	+8	11

Solid night for Knight, who had 11 points and 6 assists off the bench.

Julius Randle, Lakers (109-97 loss to the Mavericks)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
31	6-12	0-0	3-4	5	5	10	1	1	0	6	4	-16	15

Randle pumps and takes off down the baseline for the two-handed slam #LakeShow (📺: @SpectrumSN & @spectdeportes) pic.twitter.com/UPs2FAPS5k

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 9, 2016

Anthony Davis, Pelicans (102-94 loss to the Kings)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
37	14-22	0-2	6-7	1	7	8	1	2	4	3	2	-4	34

Another day, another 30+ point game for Anthony, who wrestled with DeMarcus Cousins under the baske last night:

Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins decide to wrestle on their way down the court drawing the rare double foul on each. #Kings pic.twitter.com/9hqHfxr3Ag

— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) November 9, 2016

Terrence Jones, Pelicans (102-94 loss to the Kings)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
26	3-6	0-0	1-2	1	4	5	1	3	2	1	3	-1	7

Now a Pelican, Jones got into a little Cat on Cat skirmish with DeMarcus Cousins:

DeMarcus Cousins and Terrence Jones with another skirmish between former Cats. #BBN pic.twitter.com/eVfknsOQpC

— Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton) November 9, 2016

DeMarcus Cousins, Kings (102-94 win over the Pelicans)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
33	11-20	0-3	6-8	1	3	4	4	2	2	2	5	+7	28

More highlights from Anthony and Boogie’s duel:

Anthony Davis (34 points, 8 rebounds) & DeMarcus Cousins (28 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds) duel in Sacramento! pic.twitter.com/GnpMYQCtp7

– NBA (@NBA) November 9, 2016

Willie Cauley-Stein, Kings (102-94 win over the Pelicans)

MIN	FG	3PT	FT	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	+/-	PTS
12	4-6	0-0	1-3	0	3	3	0	0	3	2	5	+3	9

After the game, Willie admitted he’s been frustrated by his lack of playing time this season, but made a case for himself with 9 points in 12 minutes, including this jam that is classic Willie:

Tonight’s games:

• 7:00 PM: Celtics (James Young) at Wizards (John Wall)
• 7:00 PM: Jazz (Trey Lyles) at Hornets (MKG, Aaron Harrison)
• 7:00 PM: Timberwolves (Karl Towns) at Magic
• 7:30 PM: Bulls (Rajon Rondo) at Hawks
• 8:00 PM: Raptors (Patrick Patterson) at Thunder (Enes Kanter)
• 9:00 PM: Pistons at Suns (Eric Bledsoe, Brandon Knight, Devin Booker, Tyler Ulis)