Kings-Heat Preview (The Associated Press)

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Although the Kings' winning streak is over, DeMarcus Cousins has provided Sacramento with a much-needed spark since his public run-in with coach George Karl. Cousins will try to help Sacramento bounce back on its trip Thursday night by snapping a 13-game road losing streak against shotblocker Hassan Whiteside and the Miami Heat. Cousins has turned things around since having to issue an apology after a report surfaced that Karl wanted to suspend the All-Star for two games because he yelled profanity at the veteran coach following a loss to San Antonio on Nov. 9.

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