{
  "id": 18147537,
  "title": "DeMarcus Cousins puts Houston on spot to make NBA title run with Kevin Durant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/demarcus-cousins-puts-houston-on-spot-to-make-nba-title-run-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/demarcus-cousins-puts-houston-spot-163018705.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DeMarcus Cousins believes the Houston Rockets have the potential to make an NBA title run, despite being ranked first in the Western Conference with a 7-1 record. During a recent interview on Run It Back, Cousins expressed his confidence in the team's ability to win the championship. He pointed to their recent victory over the Celtics, where Kevin Durant scored a mere 12 points, as proof of their depth and talent. \"I can't remember the last time I've seen that,\" Cousins remarked, referring to Durant's low-scoring performance. Cousins stressed that the Rockets possess the necessary talent and depth across all positions, calling this the most complete team he's witnessed in a while. He also highlighted the team's strong guard play and the presence of superstars that could propel them to the top. However, Cousins acknowledged that health concerns could potentially hinder their success, given the unpredictable nature of injuries in the Western Conference. He concluded that, aside from health issues, the Rockets check all the boxes and could be the real deal in the race for the NBA title.",
  "summary": "The Houston Rockets have become one of the biggest stories of the new season, and DeMarcus Cousins looks like a serious title contender. The Rockets sit atop the Western Conference at 7-1, earning a huge victory over the Celtics on Monday evening. Asked by Michelle Beadle whether the Rockets have enough to win the title during the latest edition of […] The post DeMarcus Cousins puts Houston on…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}