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The pairing of DeMarcus Cousins and George Karl can be a philosophical tug of war.
Last season, Cousins became an All-Star for the first time largely because of his dominance in the paint. But since Karl took over in February, an offensive strategy that satisfies both coach and player remains a work in progress.
Karl believes Cousins can dominate from anywhere on the court. But that takes Cousins out of his comfort zone, leaving him feeling “lost” on the perimeter at times. Entering Sunday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Sleep Train Arena, he was shooting a career-worst 41.7 percent while averaging 24.5 points. He made 12 of 26 shots and scored 36 points in the Kings’ 98-94 loss.
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