Dec 10, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) on a reverse ahead of New York Knicks guard Sasha Vujacic (18) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the New York Knicks 99-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
5. Cousins Spin Post On Porzingis For A 180 Slam: In the fourth quarter the Kings were up 82-77 against the New York Knicks with 7:45 left in the game. The Knicks at the time were in the middle of rally, gradually deteriorating the Kings lead that was once up by 20.
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With the Kings desperate of a score to shift the momentum, Rajon Rondo dished the ball to big man DeMarcus Cousins, where he was defended in the post by rookie Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis is a pretty lengthy guy standing at 7’3, but his presence didn’t bother Cousins as he used his strength to shake off the rookie with a spin move, and finish with a one-handed reverse slam.
It was a big moment in the game as the Kings were losing momentum, but at least they regained some of it back due to the help of Boogie.