Kosta Koufos will replace DeMarcus Cousins in the starting lineup Thursday in Miami.

Koufos will replace DeMarcus Cousins in the starting lineup Thursday in Miami.

Analysis:

Cousins was suspended for one game by the NBA earlier Thursday due to an elbow he threw at Al Horford in Wednesday's loss. Koufos averaged 11.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 26.7 minutes per game during the four game stretch Cousins missed to injury earlier this season. He will look to take advantage of his extra playing time Thursday.