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Can Kings afford to rest Cousins in pursuit of playoff berth?

Is DeMarcus Cousins doing too much for the Kings?

Coach Dave Joerger suggested fatigue could have been a factor after Cousins had an off-night in Sunday’s 117-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The All-Star center had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and seven turnovers.

“He’s exhausted,” Joerger said. “He’s been carrying the torch for a long time. It seems perhaps maybe longer than just this year. Is there a night off coming or something?”

Giving Cousins a night off might help him feel fresher. But can the Kings afford to do that as they try to end their 10-year playoff absence?