Sports Night: Kings edge Hawks for four-game winning streak
Kings: Cousins, Rondo ground Hawks
DeMarcus Cousins has 24 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, Rajon Rondo gets his fifth triple double of the season, and the Kings extend their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 91-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night at Sleep Train Arena.
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The first thing you notice about Rajon Rondo is his mitts. They’re enormous – 9 1/2 inches long, 10 inches wide. The sort of paws you’d normally see on a 7-footer, or a bear. He’s on pace to be the first King to lead the NBA in assists since Nate “Tiny” Archibald in 1973, and the Kings are on pace to make their first playoff appearance in 10 years.
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This story was originally published January 21, 2016 at 10:39 PM with the headline "Sports Night: Kings edge Hawks for four-game winning streak."