Updated: 12/2/14 at 6:12 p.m.

After missing back-to-back games with a virus, Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins has been ruled out for Tuesday's nationally-televised matchup with Toronto (13-4).

The team showed extreme toughness, but ultimately lost both games Boogie sat out, falling to the defending champion San Antonio Spurs and league-leading Memphis Grizzlies. Since March of 2013, Sacramento is 0-15 when No. 15 is inactive.

Following the team's practice on Monday, Coach Malone commented on Cousins' status; “He’s feeling better,” said Malone. “He’s still running a couple more tests to see where he is at. Optimistically, he’ll be back with us tomorrow with a chance to play tomorrow night. We’re just trying to make sure he’s cleared to play and hopefully he’ll be back for shootaround tomorrow.”

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