DeMarcus Cousins scores 36 points in 43 minutes as Kings fall to Knicks

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins had 36 points on 9-of-30 shooting while also adding 21 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in 43 minutes of action as the Kings fell 106-98 to the New York Knicks on Sunday.

What It Means:

Cousins has been on an absolute tear lately, and he has topped 30 points in 7 of his last 10 games.

Cousins' 2.9 nERD ranks 15th in the league, and he is on pace for career-highs in both player efficiency rating (28.0) and true shooting percentage (.558).