GAME 73 at Seattle, Preview & Game Thread

by Tom Ziller on Mar 30, 2008 11:29 AM PDT in Game Threads

Kevin Pelton, as always, has a marvelous preview for Sonics.com. He reminds us of Kevin Martin's poor night in the last Seattle-Sacramento game, which was arguably the worst game of Speed's career. The Sonics doubled him everywhere, refused the pass to him off screens, and generally caused havoc. And of course, Martin has to deal with Kevin Durant on the other end.

It does not appear Beno Udrih will play, and Spencer Hawes is questionable. It'd be a shame if this were the final Kings game in Seattle, as Hawes would surely love to have a massive night in his hometown... if only his ankle would cooperate.

This team's playing for two more wins, and they'll hardly find a better opportunity for one than tonight. No Chris Wilcox, who always destroys our frontline.

I offered some thoughts from our side for Sonics.com, as well.

Good A.J., where are you? Game's at 6. Go Kings.

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one bad game

does not erase all the games (preseason included) where Kevin Martin massacred Durant. He can't even guard him one on one, that is why they have to double

by kingme on Mar 30, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions

It's too bad Artest is still on this team

Or else I WOULD have taken the day off live to see this game. As it stands I could care less about it now. Go, umm, team.

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by pookeyguru on Mar 30, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm any assistance appreciated...

I know I've read before about some people being able to watch the games for free online through various websites, by chance can someone post a link or two? I was using NBA league pass for the first half of the season but they started demanding I pay, haha... Broke college student can't afford no darn subscription fee!

Anyway I appreciate the help in advance. Thanks again.

by dkons21 on Mar 30, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions

sorry

i looked in all of my usual spots but nothing is showing up

by kingsTV on Mar 30, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Check here

http://www.sactownroyalty.com/comments/2008/3/21/175813/865/11#11

Too lazy to make it look pretty, sorry.

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

by KK on Mar 30, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry

I checked the main site hxxp:/www.myp2pforum.eu/nba-basketball
and it doesn't look like anyone is streaming this one.

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

by KK on Mar 30, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions

wow

we really play no defense at all

by kingsTV on Mar 30, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

early substitutions

I will never figure Theus out.

by newkings on Mar 30, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions

the only fun thing about this team anymore

Kevin Martin

by kingsTV on Mar 30, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

Nice Trivia Question

From the broadcast - name the 2 former Kings that have played major league baseball.

I got Mark Henricksen (spelling?) right away, but I had to think for a few minutes before remembering Danny Ainge.

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by section214 on Mar 30, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

AJ

is like a small Kenny Thomas

turns it over and misses layups nearly every time down the floor

by kingsTV on Mar 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

AJ

Two for three from the field tonight; maybe it was one of his body doubles. :)

by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

we should

trade salmons to the suns.

he would fit in much better there

by kingsTV on Mar 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

they should trade us Amare

he would fit in here

by kingme on Mar 30, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

How does

Martin make those shots off of contact? Amazing.

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by section214 on Mar 30, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

The Fat Lady is Singing

L. Wright just checked in.

by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

Good Ron

was very good Ron tonight.

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by section214 on Mar 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

Interesting Recap

This is what happens when you cover a team that REALLY sucks:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/basketball/357109_sonx31.html

I did have to crack up at this little bit of enterprising reporting:

"Sacramento coach Reggie Theus has had his share of issues with his players and that was evident on a Kings possession where point guard Anthony Johnson dribbled the ball for 10 seconds waiting for Artest to set a pick, and Artest waited for an entry pass that never happened.

When it was obvious that Artest either did not know the play or had his own agenda, Theus screamed out, "Set the (expletive) pick" at Artest, who never set the pick. Artest did finish the first half with 16 points and seven rebounds and was the key reason why the Kings trailed just 65-62."

by coolcatreportdotcom on Mar 30, 2008 11:19 PM PDT reply actions