NEW ORLEANS AT DENVER Spotlight on DeMarcus Cousins:

In a move that shook up the NBA immediately after the All-Star Game in February, the Kings shipped their franchise big man to New Orleans, giving the Pelicans a feared twintower tandem that includes Anthony Davis. After a slow start, the Pelicans are beginning to find their way with Cousins on board. They have won five of their last seven games, and the 6-foot-11 Cousins has averaged 35 points and 11.5 rebounds in his last two contests.