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GAME 36 vs Dallas, Preview & Game Thread

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Every time our heroes match up across those Mavericks in blue, I remember the night Chris Webber died. There have been infinite moments since which would require remembrance, but they all seem meaningless in comparison. Kevin Martin could cap off a quadruple-double night with a game-winning alley-oop to Justin Williams and I'm not sure the image'd permanently replace the visage of a crumpled Titan melting our reign of glory as the best fans of the best team. Until (I am guessing) a parade with a moonwalking Gavin Maloof occurs, I'm afraid this pall will remain. Like Len Bias in Boston or RFK in 1968, but perhaps with slightly less relevance, it is our sorrow.

Henri Matisse -- The Sorrows of the King

</caffeine-induced-rant-of-self-pity>

DALLAS MAVERICKS (26-11)   114.0 ORtg (# 2), 107.0 DRtg (#13), 88.6 Pace (#25)
SACRAMENTO KINGS (14-21)   106.0 ORtg (#16), 109.2 DRtg (#25), 92.2 Pace (#10)
BALLHYPE | NBA.com PREVIEW | MAVS MONEYBALL

Dallas is a pace-control team, perhaps moreso than San Antonio. It's odd, because Devin Harris and Dirk Nowitzki can play fast; it's brilliant with Dirk in the game, though, because you cannot gimmick he and Josh Howard into bad shots. They are too good.

The Dallas defense has fallen off demonstrably, though its pillars have begun to return. The understanding Kevin Martin will again come off the bench is intriguing if only because it assures Martin should get some minutes without Howard crowding his junk; barring a Trenton Hassell exposure, Martin should be able to get at alternate incarnations of Jerry Stackhouse and Jason Terry. It's worth noting it'd be beyond useful to have Mike Bibby available tonight (he'd shoot over Harris for hours) while Ron Artest might not help much (being that gameplan would concentrate on slashing the paint to death instead of begging for double-downs and kickouts).

Beno Udrih's the odd factor here. Sacramento desparately needs a solid outing to make a dent; Dallas defends Brad Miller well, Francisco Garcia isn't best in staid halfcourt affairs. I hope to be wrong, and I often am. But Beno's success cannot hurt nevertheless.

Game's at 7. Go Kings.

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This is where I note this humble site went over the 1,000,000 career page views mark sometime this afternoon. That means someone has found themself on Sactown Royalty 1 million times since October 2005. I'm going only 200,000 of those were me (and about 150,000 were pookey), so many thanks to everyone who populates the community, both new and old.

by Tom Ziller on Jan 14, 2008 3:54 PM PST reply actions  

Does that mean -
CHALUPAS!!!
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 4:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Genius!
Finally, someone else who gets the Chalupas joke!  You sir, are a genius.

by Carl on Jan 14, 2008 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Chalupa squad
Wasn't the Chalupa Squad a year or two before the Bench Mob? Or did I transpose and compress a few years there?  

Chalupas are a waaay better idea than showing the game on the side of ARCO and might cost less.  I hope Gavin reads StR.  

God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Jan 14, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions  

I've got to be in
for about 100k of those myself.

Congrats on the success of the site TZ.

by otis29 on Jan 14, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Congratulations
I love this blog, in no small part because it is one of the few places you'll see defense described as a "staid half court affair."  Well done, TZ, and everyone else whose continuous stream of observations, random thoughts, and communal agonizing over the fate of the Kings lead me to check in much more often than is good for me.

by Snakes in the Trees on Jan 14, 2008 5:17 PM PST up reply actions  

1,000,000+
Congrats, sir! Thanks for the entertainment and the education.  Matisse on a basketball site? Impressive.  
God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Jan 14, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I must confess...
100,000 were mine. A quiet 100,000.
Kings-obsessed. A's obsessed. More ramblings: louisgray.com

by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions  

You too?
We should have more than 1 mil then :P

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions  

I went on a long hiatus
Mostly it was you & everyone else.
I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 2:04 AM PST up reply actions  

And
This is where I slip in a THANK YOU to everyone for the kind thoughts.

by Tom Ziller on Jan 15, 2008 6:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Yikes
After watching Travis Diener and JJ Redick light us up, I cringe at the thought of what nasty things Jason Terry might do to us tonight.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 3:58 PM PST reply actions  

yup
Great minds do think alike 214! I was just gonna mention that there's no chance of a W if they don't tighten up the 3 D (haha). Besides Terry, you got Stack, Dirk and Howard who can hit them as well.

by kingsfaninjapan on Jan 14, 2008 4:06 PM PST reply actions  

hmmm
I have a feeling we're going to do well in this game. Maybe it's just me :) We have to win for STR's 1 million page views right?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 6:14 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah!
They owe you. They owe me. They owe TZ. They owe all of us!!!

GO KINGS!

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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Hello everybody!
I just wanted to introduce myself.  I have been a Sactown Royalty follower for almost three years now, checking the homepage several times a day, and following the game threads during most games.  I am pretty sure I put a massive dent in those 1,000,000 hits.  TZ, you do a great job.

A quick bio for anyone who cares about my fanhood.  I have been a Kings fan ever since my sisters boyrfriend dragged me to a home game in '96 (15 years at the time).  I followed closely from the start, them obsessively since Webber re-signed.  A job aftger college moved me to Orange County, where I am surrounded by the most pathetic fans in the world.  not just Laker fans, fair-weather OC Laker fans.  I cannot begin to describe.

Lastly, I am sure you all know where my username comes from.  I don't want to talk about it, but it will never go away.

Thanks for listening (or more likely skimming) my first post.  Lets hope a big night from Kevin, some real minutes for 3-Wil, and DNP for K9(woof!)

Go Kings!

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

So...
You wait until there are a million hits before chiming in, eh? Bandwagoner!

Seriously, welcome, and don't let those SoCal bastards get you.

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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Well...
...I actually made a comment or two a few years ago under the username "Kings fan in LA" but I have since abandoned that email address, so I just made a new one.  But yah, I've been a bit of a lurker.  
Always enjoy your posts too, keep 'em coming.

Beno!

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

wait
we have a bandwagon?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions  

OK -
You got me. It's more of a band cart.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

You only have a bandwagon when you win
50 games many years in a row.
I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 2:09 AM PST up reply actions  

I meant the StR bandwagon
And we're all winners here.
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by section214 on Jan 15, 2008 5:50 AM PST up reply actions  

welcome :)
We feel your pain. I really have a good feeling about this game. I hope this team does not prove me wrong. We are, after all, against Dallas

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Speaking of Webber...
I was just looking through some old videos of Webber on YouTube, and stumbled onto something kinda eerie.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9HwnMoT2afI

Pause it at the 2:15 mark and look at the two signs on either side of him. I know it's just a coincidence, but damn if it doesn't look like destiny.

by The Ghost of Dick Bavetta on Jan 14, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions  

Grats to STR and TZ
I think it's time to knock off another 1st place team at Arco. Go Kings!

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 14, 2008 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

Whoa!
Brad Miller of yester-year!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

Brad attacks Dirk
Fouled, shot counted. Is this Brad's best season?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

Could be
He posted only slightly better numbers in 2003 and 2004, but that was on a better team. I think this is the hardest that he has ever worked.

Separate note - wouldn't you like to turn Ron loose on Dirk right about now?

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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Beno is shooting a lot of shots
Is he trying to prove that he's better than he can be like Mike?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

Ha!
You beat me by 28 seconds.  Couldn't agree more
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 7:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Is it just me...
...or does Beno look like a guy that thinks he is playing for his job?  Trying to look a little too good?  I think he is pressing because Bibby's coming back on Wednesday.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

LOL
don't you find it weird that we comment on the same things?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Lively Thread
We might reach 2,000,000 hits tonight if it's not a blowout...
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions  

wow
Dallas is on a 12 - 0  run

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions  

Keving is improving his game
he's learning how to flop. Vlade will be proud. Hawes sighting

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions  

Martin
should seriously start next game

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions  

In terms of his shooting prowess.....
That's a "yey!" But a ney in terms of his wind....

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 15, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Lineup
Hawes/Douby/Salmons/Martin.
Put 3-Wil in for Moore and we can have some fun.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

wow
Hawes with his 3rd foul
Justin Williams anyone?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions  

Hoo-wee
The Mavs are tough.*

*This represents my candidate for obvious statement of the night.

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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions  

Kevin Martin
9 points. He has yet to miss

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions  

SpeedRacer
11-13 since his return.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Rats
My daughter needs the computer for homework. Kings -4 at my sign off. I hope to be back for the 2nd half.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

studying
is overrated. Just kidding :)

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Was that what I think it was...
...a double screen to get Martin an open look on an inbounds?!?  Rinse and repeat!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

An ad for shampoo?
Marketed to female b-ball fans?I can dig it.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 15, 2008 10:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Halftime
Who would have though we'd only be down by 2? Dirk has yet to miss but he had a quiet 1st half (only 8 points/1 reb/1 ast). However, DAL guards are torching us (Harris with 11 and Terry with 12). Dallas has out rebounded us 23-15 and is shooting 54.8% from the field but what's keeping us in the game is their 11 turnovers (as opposed to our 5)

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions  

scary
Kevin plays an amazing half; the Kings play a good half.  And we are still down.  Thank God for the Dallas TOs and Dirk's quiet half.

Is not reasonable to expect Martin to keep up this pace. He's bound to get tired in the 4th. We've got to step up the D, (which has been terrible...again) and somebody else has to help with the scoring load besides the Cisco kid.

If we are going to play crappy team D with or without Kevin starting there is really no good reason not to start him with the way he is shooting. I still like how Reggie is watching his minutes, though. He legs looked tired at the end of the last game.

by Kusian on Jan 14, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions  

Beno
3-11 fg. He really shouldn't channel last year's Bibby

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions  

Garcia
wow he's playing well. Artest is officially expendable

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions  

El Flaco's On Fire
The offense is kicking and the Kings are on fire in the third quarter!!!

It's 66-72 KINGS!

The Sacramento Kings: Where Amazing Happens!

by kingme18 on Jan 14, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions  

Wow - MArtin
17-21 since his return - Martin > ...everyone.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Salmons has been quiet this game
what more if we get our whole team back? What do you guys think

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

Coach Theus
I've got to give him credit.  Theus yss done a good job with the rotations tonight.  Ride the energy to start the third and put Martin in when it starts to slow down.  That should leave K- Mart with energy in the 4th.  

One exciting game so far!

Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions  

Salmons
He deserves to be a starter in this league. Then again, so does Ginobili and he figured it out.

If the Kings are going to keep Artest they need to get value for Salmons. If they are going to deal Artest then Salmons is the starter.

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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

Yep
That's why I think you deal Artest or Salmons for needs. Garcia is perfect as a super 6th man. Versatile, and a motor that just won't quit.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions  

well
we do need to get rid of Kenny

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Pretty...
...its SO pretty!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

Blocked By Miller!
Makes me happy.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

Moore with a step back jumper. Violation
Seriously Kev, why pass to Moore with the shot clock  running out?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Great defense by Jones
wow. he can be a defensive specialist on our team. We also have artest and salmons. Artest, Salmons and Jones at crunch time

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions  

Despite the fact he's a Dukie...
Who I generally hate on principle as a UCLA grad, he's really growing on me. He's got great hustle for the ball.Almost reminds me of a mini-ron.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 15, 2008 10:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Well?
We've held the Mavs to 22 and 23 over the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Do we have one more good quarter in us?
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions  

YES WE WILL
BANK ON IT!

KINGS GOING TO GET AN EXCELLENT 4th QUARTER AND HANG ON!

BOOK IT!!!!

MARK CUBAN TO RETURN TO DALLAS CRYING ON HIS BLOG

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by kingme18 on Jan 14, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Ginobli!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how about speed taking a 6th man role when the team gets to full strength? he can come in and burn all the second unit teams and save some energy for crunch time
Whether your dominating the playground, the last one to leave the gym, or your big time like Mike Bibby...

by CrownUs93 on Jan 14, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions  

Well, like K-Mart....
Ginobli plays like a starter, but Finley is currently starting at SG...see:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/depth?team=sas
Salary wise, Ginobli's a starter.He knows he counts.I don't think it bothers him to come off the bench. A lot classier than dudes that pout when they ride the pine.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 15, 2008 10:51 PM PST up reply actions  

It's true
Ginobli does get starters minutes as a sixth man, and it's nice to have scoring pop come in off the bench. I think he's ok with that role now, but he complained quite a bit when he was first moved there.

As for Martin off the bench, I don't really see a reason for it. After he gets back in game shape, Garcia will be fine coming off the bench. He's shown he can produce in that role. Start Artest at the 4, and it's all good. If Ron-Ron complains, give him a choice. Start at the 4 or come off the bench.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 16, 2008 3:16 AM PST up reply actions  

Are you kidding me?!?
The Mav's are 8-11 from 3?
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
refs are controlling this game

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

Jason Terry
plays as a 6th man, and he is a baller.  
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

Salmons
again. We have the best collection of wing players

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

Salmons
wth, was he just deferring to his teammates for the first three quarters? He is in fire. Got Howard's 5th foul

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

Douby!
He is smoking!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

6th men
Ginobli is a 6th man on a team with Duncan and Parker.

Terry is a 6th man on a team with Nowitzki and Howard.

Martin would be a 6th man on a team with Artest and Bibby..Martin needs to start.

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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions  

of course
Martin HAS to start.  I was making the argument that its ok for Salmons to come off the bench.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions  

You are correct
And loved the "rinse and repeat," by the way.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed
But it takes a certain type of player that can come in cold off the bench and produce. Salmons has been much more effective as a starter this year, I'm not sure he's that type of player. Now Garcia has shown that he can be effective off the bench.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 14, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Don't get sentimental on us
The only thing Bibby's better at than Udrih is rebounding.  

by thelettere on Jan 14, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Does Kevin Martin ever miss?
Why did we ever let him get injured? What a bad strategy!
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

Well
He does from time to time but that rarely happens. He is human after all :)

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Say it ain't so!
You lie to me! cries and tears shirt in agony
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions  

You forgot
to fall on your knees and scream "Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo"
Kev already has 2 missed baskets
and he made a 3 as I'm writing this

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions  

He misses quite often,
Luckily his misses usually result in foul shots. :)

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 14, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Mark Cuban
is to owners what Danny Ainge was to players. You hate his guts unless he is on your team, in which case you have to love him to death.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

While he is obnoxious
I love him anyway.  That is exactly what I would be lkie if I owned my own team.  I totally respect how big a part of his life the Mav's are.  He actually cares.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Moore
Lobsterman actually caught a hard pass!!!

by Coffee on Jan 14, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

Kevin Martin
He's good.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

I for one...
am happy to see Kenny Thomas finally getting the MPG he deserves.
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

The worst part is
he's still ineffective. If that was Moore, he'd wave his towel, cheer and find a way to contribute

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes!
I could not agree more!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Kevin Martin...
29 points in 22 minutes. Only +4 on the night. Does that suggest a weak defense?
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions  

Good Heavens
Martin is now 19-23 field, 15-16 line in (I think) 56 minutes since his return. Wow.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions  

Credit Garcia
with Dirk's "T."
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

"T" him up!
I call him "IRK" 'cause he's got no 'D'!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

turn on the sprinkler system
27freethrows is on fire!
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Thats what three glasses of wine will get you
I wish I could take credit for that line, but I heard Bill Simmons use it a few years ago.  Frickin' hilarious though.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Back in my yahoo chatting days
I used to have a name "Allas and Irk". It was before Bill Simmons mentioned it btw. I rool!
I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 2:18 AM PST up reply actions  

Yesh
Don't tell me who won okay . I'm still watching the game. rool = rule = my own stupid language that doesnt count
I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 2:46 AM PST up reply actions  

why'd Miller shoot the T?
because he made it I guess that's why.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 14, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

I thought
that we'd be out of this game by now. We've come this far - I want the win!
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions  

tied ball game
I've invested too much emotion in this game. we better not lose

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions  

3 points, 3 minutes
Time to extend the lead.
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions  

The crowd goes silent...
Dont forget to breathe!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

Tie game... d'oh!
Was the offensive foul on Martin real or jacked up?
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

Salmons!
wow dallas in turning the ball over

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

Damn,
John Salmons can finish at the basket!
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

Hell yeah
What a frickin game. Lets pull this one out fellas.

by Mityt on Jan 14, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

Garcia Steal! Layup!
Awesome. Garcia is nails in the clutch.
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions  

(exhale)
That's how you debate!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions  

And
You're my boy blue.

by Mityt on Jan 14, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Dont give up the...
....dammit!  Give them a quick 2 if you have too.
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by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

Frick.
30 seconds. New game.
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:33 PM PST reply actions  

dal
they can really execute

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions  

Damn,
John Salmons can really finish at the basket!!!
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:35 PM PST reply actions  

Dahntay Jones
has had better defensive sequences.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions  

Oh yeah!
Just woke the neighbors!
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by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:38 PM PST reply actions  

Epic
Just freakin' epic!
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:38 PM PST reply actions  

Martin
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:38 PM PST reply actions  

38 points on 14 of 16.
Yeah. I think he's back.
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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions  

Game of the year!
Game of the f*cking year!
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by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions  

Salmons!
woooooooooooooot. Are you kidding me?

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions  

NBA
I love this game... wait where amazing happens... ahh fuck it what a game.

by Mityt on Jan 14, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

Long live STR!
Easily my favorite game in a year or two to watch.  Thanks everybody.
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

That's it -
You're all invited over to my place. I'll leave the front porch light on for you.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions  

I'm on my way and i want
Chalupa's!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal

by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Only 10 TOs for us tonight.
for me TOs are the barometer for this team.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 14, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions  

TOS
More in the first quarter saturday.
balls to the walls

by kangsfan on Jan 14, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions  

You aren't alone
What concerns me is that this team is capable of beating upper echelon teams and can't beat middle of the road teams like Indiana. It's quite baffling (and yet another reason why the Kings aiming for the playoffs is something of a farce).
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by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 2:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah
We do seem to play to the level of our opponent a little too much. But we're getting a lot of practice at close games.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 15, 2008 3:55 AM PST up reply actions  

look at the 4th post of this thread
I called this game! This win is for STR's 1 mil hits. Chalupas!

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 9:43 PM PST reply actions  

Good guys win!
Bad guys lose! Suck it, Mark Cuban!

Nice thread, STR.

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by louismg on Jan 14, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions  

woohoo
the game thread kept me up all throughout lunch hour here in the Philippines.

congrats STR for the 1 mil!

Go Kings!

attention K-Mart shoppers, we've got a new special!

by icemanjl33 on Jan 14, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions  

O_O
I might have to watch the re-run a few times at work tomorrow... that was UNBELIEVABLE... I love you Kings.

by dkons21 on Jan 14, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions  

Someone with honest research skills
Can we get the stats for Kevin since he's been back?  Only 4 missed shots in two games?  His combined box score is a fantasy dream come true (and two of my teams thank him)
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by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions  

55 minutes
21-25 field (3-3 from 3), 19-21 line for a total of 64 points. That's 64 points on 25 shots. In his first two games back. I can't wait until he shakes off the rust.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks!
What about rebounds, steals, etc.
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by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 10:01 PM PST up reply actions  

OK
5 rebs., 2 asts., 3 stls., 5 to's.
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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 10:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Martin/Salmon/Garcia
83 points on 30-47 field (6-10 from 3), 17-21 line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKR3QU3dB0M

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by section214 on Jan 14, 2008 9:52 PM PST reply actions  

Oh man
Great link.  I am going to plagiarize that at work tomorrow!
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by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 10:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Awesome Game
Turnovers hurt the Mavs.  To think that a team can shoot 57% and 65% from three and still lose.  They got to be kicking themselves.  Salmons and Martin with late game heroics.

by KingsFan on Jan 14, 2008 9:53 PM PST reply actions  

Martin off the bench?
What do you guys think about bringing Martin in off the bench. He's earned that starting spot, but he could bring a lot of energy if he's playing as a sixth man. Starting Bibby and Salmons in back, and bringing in Beno and Martin could be pretty kickass. Bibby, Artest, Salmons and Miller can all score with Miller running the point. Bring in the backup squad where Beno can facilitate and make those sweet passes to Martin. Just a thought...

by vfettke on Jan 14, 2008 9:54 PM PST reply actions  

I didn't see your post
Hey great minds think alike, huh?

by KingsFan on Jan 14, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Think I'd
rather start Artest at the 4.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 14, 2008 10:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed
I have argued this for a while.  Ron has the strength to play the 4 on defense, and he is nearly unguardable at that spot on offense.
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by 27freethrows on Jan 14, 2008 10:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Argued this where and with whom?
Many followers of this team, especially the one's who don't have their head up their ass, agree with you. I remember Grant & Jerry discussing that very thing too.

Again I ask: Where and with whom?

I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 2:24 AM PST up reply actions  

I dont document everything...
Since I have not posted before, clearly I have not argued it on STR.  Apparently that is a problem.  Believe it or not, I normally talk sports with actual people.  Be it at work, at home, or at a bar.  
However, I did not claim to come up with the theory, I just agree with it.  Relax.
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by 27freethrows on Jan 15, 2008 8:25 AM PST up reply actions  

Well I haven't said it either
I've been pushing for a Bibby/Artest trade since early spring 07.

I don't care if you posted it someplace, on StR, or anywhere else for that matter, I was just curious because of the way you said it.

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by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I like Martin coming in off the bench
His production is better than before!  Maybe he should stay that way, kind of like Ginobly or Jason Terry.

by KingsFan on Jan 14, 2008 9:57 PM PST reply actions  

the best part
with Martin coming off the bench is he won't complain. Unlike Salmons, Artest and possibly Bibby

by kingme on Jan 14, 2008 10:02 PM PST reply actions  

Martin Starts
Cmon fellas, be realistic!!!

However, Bibby in the starting lineup and Salmons and Beno off the bench each getting 20-30 minutes a night could be dangerous!!

by Hoops916 on Jan 14, 2008 10:04 PM PST reply actions  

True
Very true. We could actually be dangerous when healthy. Theus just has to get everyone to buy into it. If he makes Beno our JET and Salmons our Ginobli (okay, not quite as talented) it'd be awesome. But, Reggie has to get them to believe that being the stars off the bench is just as important as starting.

by vfettke on Jan 15, 2008 11:15 AM PST up reply actions  

and aspiring musicians from UCLA
I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 15, 2008 2:25 AM PST up reply actions  

I have turned in my scales
and gave up being a toad. I just merely scream at people who want cabs now. In some ways it's more fun.
I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady Sing the Blues..I'm the spark that makes your idea bright...

by pookeyguru on Jan 16, 2008 1:52 AM PST up reply actions  

beno
lol beno coming off the bench is going to kill my fantasy nba team..i hope beno starts at PG and kevin at SG
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by afiliazn on Jan 14, 2008 10:44 PM PST reply actions  

200th comment
Double Chalupas?
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by section214 on Jan 15, 2008 5:56 AM PST reply actions  

Double Chalupas
Where do I print out my ticket?

Never mind, I have a hate/hate relationship with Taco Bell dating back several decades to a single food poisoning incident in another city.

Suffice it to say, I've donated many ticket stubs to others who are inclined to eat there.

Once a Supreme Burrito refuses to stay where it should, you'll never ever ever ever have a craving for another one.  

Disclaimer: I've never gotten sick at a Sacto area Taco Bell and nobody I've ever given a chalupa worthy stub to has gotten sick either...but, damn...details deleted.

Double Chalupas for everyone!  I still think this would be a fun throw back promo for the Kings, I know lots of people who would enjoy it.  Nobody I ever gave one to turned it down.

Unless Kings fans can come up with something better (and realistic) they'd like to see the team give away for a win or 100+ points?  

Seems like the team marketing department needs more input (exception: open practice.  Brilliant!).  

 

God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Jan 15, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, it is ARCO Arena
How about double corn dogs?
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by section214 on Jan 15, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Double corn dogs?
Killed by an untimely video on hot dog making viewed in Junior High. (I HATE you, PETA.)

So, maybe double tri-tip? With better rolls? Mmmm.  Mmmm.  Mmmm.  

Come to a game where the Kings score at least 100+ points and (if you come again this year) you score a free tri-tip sandwich (and maybe a beer)?  Hot damn.  Awesome.

I'm not sure that would get me to buy another couple of single game tickets but it might stem the tide of the season ticket bail outs.

For the record, I love every other kind of sausage I've ever tried (get your minds out of the gutter). I just have the same aversion to anything hot dog related that I do supreme burritos.  Stupid, I know.    

I am wracking my brain though to try to come up with some fun/funny/clever and/or profitable promos for the Kings that involve food like they had back in the day.  

Other than the Martin's Morton's (not good), I am without inspiration.  I need to spend more time thinking and less time typing.    

Please, tell me that some other Kings fans have some ideas that work better than mine do?

God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Jan 15, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Hmm Double Tri-Tip
made with 100% cloned beef! Unlabeled of course.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 15, 2008 9:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Not better ideas, but...
Francisco's and Beno's franks 'n' beans.
Whatever Brad has hunted and killed.
Lobster claws and Salmons, fresh from the 'Reef.
3-Wil's triple hot fudge sundae.

Remember to always wear your Bibby, and feel free to spark up a Douby after your meal.

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by section214 on Jan 15, 2008 10:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Double Chalupas
I loved the Chalupas Squad and meant no disrepect to the owners of the local franchises.  It really was a fun promo...

Free fast food was probably a lot more fun when your tickets only cost $25(or less) in the lower level of the old barn.

I guess you'd need Martin's Morton's today to generate the same level of excitement.      

Harrumph.
-Old Geezerette

God bless you, Corliss. You always played as though you knew how expensive my tickets were. -section214

by KK on Jan 15, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions  

It's good to be SacTown Royalty
Went to that MavsMoneyball link to see what their open game thread looked like and there were only 13 posts. Much more fun over here. Cheers and good wishes for the next million page views.

by Kfan in Korea on Jan 15, 2008 1:57 PM PST reply actions  

13 posts
Probably still in mourning over the Cowboys game.

Hey, anyone heard Rant piss and moan about the Packers/Giants game being played in the evening? You'd think that he'd just be happy that his beloved Jints made it to the NFC championship game, but Peaches isn't happy unless he's unhappy.

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by section214 on Jan 15, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions  

BTW, why is that?
I know it can't just be a NY thing having met optimist from the Empire State.

by Rhondda Nunes on Jan 15, 2008 11:25 PM PST reply actions  

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