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Found February 07, 2012 on Sacbee:
PLAYERS: DeMarcus Cousins,  Al-Farouq Aminu,  Tyreke Evans,  Marcus Thornton,  Isaiah Thomas
TEAMS: New Orleans Hornets,  Sacramento Kings
NEW ORLEANS – DeMarcus Cousins had a first half that pretty much summed up the Kings'. Bill Haber Associated Press DeMarcus Cousins shoots over New Orleans' Al-Farouq Aminu. Cousins finished with 28 points, a season high, and 19 rebounds. Bill Haber Associated Press Tyreke Evans, right, and Marcus Thornton celebrate the Kings' victory over the Hornets, who led by 18 in the second quarter. Bill Haber Associated Press Isaiah Thomas again was a spark off the bench, supplying 17 points and six assists.
Original Story: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/07/4244...
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