Sports Illustrated
#14 (NC)
The Kings have lost four of five since DeMarcus Cousins was sidelined with viral meningitis, and the big man is set to miss at least another week. Sacramento's struggles are a reminder of just how good Cousins has been this season, with averages of 23.5 points (on 51.2 percent shooting) and an NBA-high 12.6 rebounds.
USA Today
#14 (NC)
DeMarcus Cousins' viral meningitis is the type of hurdle that could ruin their playoff chances.
NBA.COM
#14 (-1)
The Kings finally got a win (on a Carl Landry put-back) without DeMarcus Cousins, but could be sans Boogie for a few more games. The defense has suffered more than the offense in Cousins' absence, allowing 110 points per 100 possessions in the five games he's missed, with opponents shooting 74 percent in the restricted area. They miss his rim protection.
CBSSports.com
#18 (-1)
Boogie Cousins has viral meningitis, which is pretty scary. Evaluation of Sactown until he gets back should be put on hold.
Yahoo! Sports
#14 (-1)
DeMarcus Cousins will be out another week after being diagnosed with viral meningitis and it’s uncertain when he will return.
ESPN
#18 (-2)
Getting DeMarcus Cousins an invite to his first All-Star Game no longer seems all that important in Sacramento. Getting Boogie through this scary (and mysterious) cause of viral meningitis is all that matters for the Kings, who started 9-6 with him and are 1-4 since their franchise player fell ill.
Hollinger Daily Rankings
#14
Rating: 101.565
Mean Ranking: 15.14
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