3 years agoPower forward DeMarcus Cousins' first start as a member of the Denver Nuggets resulted in the veteran delivering a stat line reminiscent of his days racking up All-Star appearances -- 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals, all coming in just 24 minutes. Cousins, who shot 10-for-14 overall and 3-for-4 from behind the arc, feasted on a Rockets team that boasts the lowest defensive efficiency in the league, taking on starting duties in Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence. In six games as a starter in 2021-22 (the others coming as a member of the Bucks), Cousins has averaged 16.8 points and 8.5 boards, showcasing the fantasy relevance he will have moving forward if Jokic's illness sidelines him for any more time.--Jesse Borek
Source: ESPN