Sometimes it only takes one play to dash a franchise’s best season in a decade.
DeMarcus Cousins reportedly suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon during the Pelicans’ 115-113 home win over the Rockets on Friday. The 6’11” big man, who was selected as a starter for his sixth consecutive All-Star Game earlier this month, had to be helped off the court following the non-contact injury.
"We’re scared about it,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I feel horrible for him. Everything that he’s done and what he’s made himself and the improvements in all areas that he’s made, on and off the court, it’s just been great.