Rajon Rondo told DeMarcus Cousins to stand in an empty corner on a game-deciding play, and it worked to perfection

Scott DavisJan 22, 2016, 22:13 IST

The Sacramento Kings beat the Atlanta Hawks 91-88 Thursday night in a game that came down to the final possession.

A user on the internet caught an awesome moment: As the Hawks prepared to inbound the ball, Kings point guard Rajon Rondo seemed to recognize the play the Hawks were setting up, and he snuffed it out.

Just before the inbounds, Rondo directed his teammates to different spots on the floor, most notably telling DeMarcus Cousins to stand in an empty corner, where no Hawks players were at the time.

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You can see the confusion on Cousins' face:

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Sure enough, as the Hawks inbounded the ball, Paul Millsap ended up in that exact corner.

Watch the play:

The Hawks' play undoubtedly was designed to give them multiple options. One of those options was surely to catch the defense off guard and hit Millsap in the corner for an open 3-pointer. Instead, Cousins was already there, and as the other options vanished because of the Kings defense, the Hawks panicked, threw an unexpected pass, and got up an ugly shot attempt.Rondo is known for his obsession with watching film, preparing for his opponents, and memorizing actions with his steel-trap memory. This is perhaps the best example of Rondo's studies proving effective.

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Rajon Rondo told DeMarcus Cousins to stand in an empty corner on a game-deciding play, and it worked to perfection

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