Kings' Willie Cauley-Stein: Scores 11 points Wednesday

Cauley-Stein recorded 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 132-98 loss to the Rockets.

Cauley-Stein benefited from Head Coach Dave Joerger's decision to rest DeMarcus Cousins, as well as the Kings' getting blown out, as he logged 20 or more minutes for only the third time this season. The 23-year-old took advantage, as he was able to match a season high in scoring and post his best rebounding performance of the year. Only a year removed from being the sixth overall pick, Cauley-Stein has seen his season averages fall in every single stat as he is only playing 13.1 minutes per game.