Episode 5 | The Game
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Press Conference - News of Malik’s arrest for pushing an officer goes public with a police press conference.
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Twitter Talker - Malik is assured that he will just receive probation. He’s also told not to say a word to anyone, but he ignores the suggestion and takes to Twitter on his phone.
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Exclusive Scoop - Jason expresses his concern for Malik, but he really wants an exclusive story for “Benched Sports Talk.”
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Tasha and Malik - Tasha gives Malik her opinion on how he should handle the situation. Malik doesn’t want to hear it and asks her to leave.
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Derwin - Derwin tries to check on Malik, but Tasha thinks it’s bad for his image to be around Malik while he’s in trouble.
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Jason - Jason runs a special report on Malik. He even interviews Tee Tee and Malik’s teammate Javon to exploit Malik’s legal drama.
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Malik - Malik calls Jason to do the exclusive story so he can clear his name, although he was told not to talk to the media.
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Melanie’s Warning - Derwin wants to be there for Malik as his friend, but Melanie reminds him that he is a brand now, and that he must protect his brand.
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Parker - Parker tells Malik that her husband’s plan is to let Malik go to jail so the Sabers can release him without pay, but Malik doesn’t believe it. She wants him to go to rehab.
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Over the Edge - Malik goes off during his interview with Jason and denounces his friends, family and all of San Diego.
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Saved by Jason - After Malik leaves, Jason is asked what they should do with the tape of the interview. He says to put it in the vault.
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Friendly Support - Malik calls Derwin and asks him to be at his side for a press conference to help his image. Melanie encourages Derwin to go and show his support.
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Malik’s Press Conference - Malik apologizes to Officer Cook and admits he has an alcohol problem. He’ll be stepping away from football for a while.