Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) and forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) is helped off the court after injuring his left Achilles tendon, according to the team, during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The Pelicans won 115-113. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) loses the ball as he commits an offensive foul against Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) while driving to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The Pelicans won 115-113. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins lies on the court while being tended to after injuring his left Achilles tendon, according to the team, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. The Pelicans won 115-113. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)