1. NBA refs are calling 3.4 traveling violations per game so far this season– the highest in 20 years.
2. DeMarcus Cousins becomes the first player to put up 41 points, 23 rebounds, and 6 assists in a game since Joe Barry Carroll in 1987 and the first player to get 40-20-5 since Chris Webber in 2001.
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3. Marc Gasol is hooping…
Photo: Brandon Dill, AP To open the season, Gasol is putting up 25 points, 10.8 rebounds, three assists, and 1.5 blocks on 49/44/86 shooting.
4. Meanwhile, in the Euroleague…
2018 top draft prospect Luka Doncic is averaging 24 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.3 steals on 50.9/43.5/89 shooting through four games. And he’s just doing his work for only 27 minutes a night!
5. Somebody did the math…
Photo: Reuters … and counted LeBron James’ free throw shooting in super clutch moments (last 15 seconds, team down by 1 or 2): It’s 16/28 for 56%.
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