DeMarcus Cousins is expected to play Friday against the Pelicans, NBA.com reports.

Cousins is expected to play Friday against the Pelicans, NBA.com reports.

Analysis:

Cousins is not dealing with an injury, but rumors have floated around recently suggesting he may be rested down the stretch. The possibility remains that the All-Star will sit out road games, but coach George Karl said he intends to have Cousins in the lineup for home contests. With the Pelicans in town Friday, expect Cousins to be in the starting lineup. Cousins went off for 39 points and 20 rebounds against New Orleans on March 27.