Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has been fined $25,000 for criticizing game officials, the National Basketball Association said on Friday.

Cousins, the team's second-leading scorer, made critical comments to the media after the Kings' 93-85 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, the league said in a statement.

In 53 games this season, Cousins is averaging 18 points and a team-high 10.9 rebounds.