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DeMarcus Cousins foul trouble could be a serious concern

By Nathan Beighle

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 18: DeMarcus Cousins #0, and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors hi-five each other during the game against the LA Clippers on January 18, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 18: DeMarcus Cousins #0, and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors hi-five each other during the game against the LA Clippers on January 18, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors’ DeMarcus Cousins has played well while on the court, but he must say on the court to play and his fouling may prevent that.

After another five foul game, it’s obvious the recently cleared DeMarcus Cousins has an issue not fouling. The Golden State Warriors, with Cousins, have put together a lineup many only thought were possible in a video game.

He’s been dominant, and while on the court, he’s helped lead the Warriors during their current ten-game win streak. However, after their most recent over Boston, it’s clear and easy to see that Cousins will have a consistent problem with no fouling.

Cousins is averaging a career-high 4.25 fouls per game this season. While his bulky physical appearance doesn’t help, Cousins picks up several tic-tac fouls which are not ideal for the Warriors and typically cause turnovers.

Illegal screens and charges will be a few of the most pressing issues for Cousins. Stronger and bigger than most opponents, it’s difficult for Cousins to get around them, so he oftentimes uses his strength to go through them.

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To make matters even worse, Cousins, through five games, has played just over 20 minutes per game. He’s averaging almost a foul every five minutes which is an insane pace to continue at. Imagine him seeing an uptick in minutes. He’d foul out by the fourth quarter.

Why’s this so important? Well, in very simple terms, the Warriors have been absolutely unstoppable with Cousins on the court, and as he continuesto regain his confidence and pace, he’ll be seeing more minutes.

The Warriors are +23.3 points per game while Cousins is on the court and are over 17 points better with him on the court. Overall, Cousins has never been on a team where while on the court he’s been consistently over two poitns better than his opponent.

It’s a huge gap and probably a wild new experience for Cousins. While they continue to thrive with Cousins, they can only do so with him on the court.

Cousins, who have fouled out of one game already, needs to get his act together and play smarter in the upcoming games. Having those occassional turnovers will be a much bigger issue in the postseason as well.

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This aspect of his game will be worth monitoring closely moving forward.

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