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Following a typical DeMarcus Cousins game (stat sheet? Stuffed.), the Sacramento Kings big man weirdly decided to spark up something with Chicago Bulls assistant coach Randy Brown. Just after Sacramento’s 107-102 loss, this odd incident took place: Following the contest DMC chalked the back and forth up to “trash talk,” though it’s hard to fathom how much ammunition Cousins would have had following his team’s loss. [ Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball ] Cousins on talking to Randy Brown after the game: "We just had a few words, nothing serious, just trash talk." — Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) February 4, 2016 As noted, Boogie filled up the box score. It was another 30-point night, his 17th on the season, with 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks (also six turnovers, but sometimes you have to break some eggs). The Kings competed with the visiting Bulls, who were playing without All-Star Jimmy Butler, but the squad just couldn’t turn the corner. It was Sacramento’s fifth loss in six games, dropping them 2.5 games in back of Portland for the final seed in the West (the win was also bittersweet for Chicago, which has a vested interest in Sacto making the postseason, as it will earn the team’s first round draft pick if it makes it in). Following the loss, on the eve of a four-game Eastern swing that leads into the All-Star break, Cousins was asked about his team’s goals for the trip:   DeMarcus Cousins on the upcoming road trip: 'Gotta get three. Have to.' — Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) February 4, 2016 Just three? That schedule would include Brooklyn, Philly, Boston and oh right, Cleveland. Boogie just reminded us that Cleveland is pretty good. Why Cousins went after Brown is anyone’s guess. They didn’t appear to be jawing during the game, and they don’t have a recorded history. Randy Brown was drafted by the Kings back in 1991 and played for the team for four years, but outside of a big trade deadline deal in 2009 , the Kings and Bulls don’t really have much of a connection goin’ on. By the time DeMarcus made it over Brown’s way, Kings head coach George Karl was already off the floor. Another very DeMarcus-like night, in Sacramento. Prepare yourself, Eastern Conference – here the Kings come. - - - - - - - Kelly Dwyer is an editor for Ball Don't Lie on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at KDonhoops@yahoo.com or follow him on Twitter! Follow @KDonhoops Continue to Article

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With leading scorer Jimmy Butler on the bench nursing a sore left knee, E'Twaun Moore figured he'd get plenty of chances to pick up the slack for Chicago. Not only did Moore fill the scoring void created by Butler's absence, he continued to make his case to become a permanent part of the Bulls' starting lineup - something a few of his high-profile teammates such as Butler and Derrick Rose have already been calling for. Moore scored a career-high 24 points while starting in place of Butler, and Chicago overcame a sloppy finish to beat the Sacramento Kings 107-102 on Wednesday night. Continue to Article

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