Cousins stepped into the starting lineup and dominant the Rockets.
Early in his career, DeMarcus Cousins looked like he was on pace to become the most influential former Kentucky Wildcats player of all time.
However, season-ending injuries, including a torn Achilles and torn ACL, have forced him into several setbacks. He also tore his quad while with the Warriors. The rehab process has been long, and it has certainly slowed her down considerably.
The big man, who recently signed with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of the season, is officially back. Not only in terms of being on court, but back in terms of the deadly scoring threat.
Nikola Jokic was out with a non-Covid illness during the reign of MVP. When Jokic plays, Cousins only sees 15-20 minutes per game.
On Friday, he took a total of 24 minutes and scored 31 points, topping 30 for the first time since 2018. Cousins also added in 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Let us tell you that the fans also appreciate the efforts of the 31-year-old centre.
DeMarcus Cousins receives a standing ovation in Denver after dropping 31 points for the @nuggets! pic.twitter.com/hFQWRm8aV7
— NBA (@NBA) March 5, 2022
The Nuggets are now 11-1 with Cousins in the lineup, and while he won't be a full-time starter again, Cousins could be a quality backup for the time being.
His size allows him to still be effective offensively, and he is able to move well enough to keep up defensively. Coming into Friday, Cousins was shooting just 38% off the field for the Nuggets, so it was also encouraging to see him shoot 10-for-14 from the field.