Nov 26, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

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DeMarcus Cousins is battling a viral infection and will miss the Indiana Pacers only trip to Sacramento this season. The Sacramento Kings star and MVP candidate has already missed the past three games and will be out at least through the weekend, according to the team’s website.

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins underwent additional evaluation on Tuesday evening as he continues to recover from a viral infection. Team physicians, led by Dr. Jason Brayley of Kaiser Permanente, admitted DeMarcus to the hospital for treatment and rest. His condition is improving daily and a full recovery is anticipated. Cousins will not be in uniform this weekend, with a return to competition expected by next week.

While the news is disappointing for those who want to watch the Indiana Pacers go toe to toe with the league’s best players, it has to be welcome for the team’s big men, who now won’t have to deal with one of the hardest-to-handle matchups in the NBA.

The Kings are 0-3 without Cousins, losing to the San Antonio Spurs (on the road), Memphis Grizzlies (home), and Toronto Raptors (home) by 8, 12, and 8 points, respectively.