This task was thought to be even more daunting when the Pelicans traded for All - Star Demarcus Cousins last week .
Demarcus Cousins picked up Demarcus Cousins ' 18th technical foul Demarcus Cousins ' his last game , necessitating a one - game suspension tonight .
This task was thought to be even more daunting when the Pelicans traded for All - Star Demarcus Cousins last week , but he picked up his 18th technical foul in his last game , necessitating a one - game suspension tonight .