New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins will undergo surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles' tendon after an awkward fall in Friday night's win over the Houston Rockets. The All-Star will miss the remainder of the season.

Cousins suffered the non-contact injury with about 12 seconds left in the 115-113 home win over the Rockets. He went for a rebound on his own missed free throw before landing hard on his left leg. He had to be helped off the court after the fall. 

DeMarcus Cousins lies down on the ground after rupturing his Achilles during the second half of the Pelicans-Rockets game. /VCG Photo

The team announced on Saturday that Cousins is out for season after an MRI exam taken late Friday night confirmed the initial diagnosis. Cousins was in the midst of a banner season in his first full campaign with the Pelicans, averaging 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 blocks per game. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The Thunder's Paul George looks on during a game against the Washington Wizards on January 25, 2018. /VCG Photo

Meanwhile, the NBA announced Saturday that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George will replace Cousins on the roster of the upcoming 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles. George, a native of Southern California, will be making his fifth All-Star appearance and third straight. George is averaging 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in his first season with the franchise.