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DeMarcus Cousins Displays Magic-Like Moves on Fast Break (Video)

Found March 23, 2012 on Hardcourt Mayhem:
PLAYERS: Jamaal Tinsley,  Magic Johnson
TEAMS: Utah Jazz
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DeMarcus Cousins had a monster game last night in a loss to the Jazz, having 22 points and 18 rebounds. But the big man really showed up in an amazing play in the fourth quarter.

With a fast break going, the big man decided to take it for himself and ran across the court, and faking Jamaal Tinsley to get the score. The 6-11, 270-pound center displayed his inner Magic Johnson on the play.

Take a look at it below:
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