Kosta Koufos is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Koufos is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Analysis:

DeMarcus Cousins is sitting out for rest, so Koufos will move into the starting lineup next to Willie Cauley-Stein at power forward and center respectively. With Cousins on the sidelines, both players should see an increase in their normal role. Koufos is averaging 11.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over 23 minutes during his last five games, but his minutes should be on the rise Thursday, which offers the potential for increased numbers across the board.