Talk about "hot stove contact."
Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins' night ended early Sunday against the Hornets after he was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul.
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SIGN UP HERE As Quinn Cook sank a 3-pointer midway through the second quarter, Cousins fought for rebound positioning against Willy Hernangomez, and his right elbow swung up and made a slight amount of contact with the Hornets center's head.
The refs stopped the game, reviewed the play for several minutes and then ejected Cousins.
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According to the NBA rule book, the definition of a Flagrant 2 foul is "unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent."
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We don't see any "excessive" or "hot stove" contact, but you do you, NBA.
