NBA Player Power Rankings: Who's Hot, Who's Not?

NBA Player Power Rankings: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 7, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts to a call during the second quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-115. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

11. DeMarcus Cousin, Sacramento Kings

Last Rank: No. 12

Position: Power Forward

Age: 25

Slash Line: .436/.325/.745

Season Averages: 33.1 MPG, 25.8 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 2.3 ORPG, 2.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.3 BPG, 1.3 3PM

Verdict: Hot

DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings are in the process of moving out of their own way. The losses are still piling up at a significantly faster rate than the wins, but in a top-heavy Western Conference, that’s been somewhat forgiven.

Individually, Cousins has taken it upon himself to dominate games.

Cousins is averaging 32.4 points and 13.6 rebounds over the past five games, which is reason enough to be impressed. Over the past week, he posted 29 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists on 8-of-12 shooting in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, and exceeded 30 points and 10 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans.

Statistically, Cousins is a monster.

Cousins is slowly improving his efficiency, which is a very promising trend for Kings basketball. He was shooting below 42 percent from the field at one point this season, but is taking more responsible shots in recent outings.

The troubling sign is that Sacramento has lost six of its past nine games.

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